US firm’s industrial-grade humanoid robots to transform shipyard operations with new deal

Humanoid robots are set to transform shipyard operations through a partnership between the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Persona AI. The collaboration will adapt humanoid robots for shipyard tasks in confined spaces where traditional robots struggle. These robots will collect data to support ship construction classification while ABS develops new standards for digital survey techniques. The initiative addresses critical workforce challenges, as shipyards face 20-30% worker attrition rates, with Persona AI emphasizing their robots aim to relieve workers of dangerous tasks rather than replace them.