Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station

Loading the video No Comment Video. Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/09/2026 - 16:38 GMT+2 Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers. Three automated bins are being trialled at Shinjuku Station, where more than 2.7 million passengers pass through the wider complex each day. Standing just over one metre tall and moving at a cautious 20 centimetres per second, the machines can stop quickly around passengers. The trial began on 8 September and runs until 20 November on weekdays between 10:00 and 17:00 on the first basement-level paid concourse. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Run by East Japan Railway in the world's busiest rail hub, the project addresses a setting where fixed bins have been reduced for cleanliness and security, and traditional bins are emptied manually more than 10 times a day. The robots follow pre-programmed circular routes between ticket gates to collect general waste and plastic bottles, returning autonomously to a collection point when full. Designed to assist human workers rather than replace them, Japan Railway is assessing commuter engagement and safe navigation through busy underground areas, using video and sensor data solely for analysis. While some passengers have welcomed the concept, tourists have been drawn to the devices' large, googly eyes and train-themed livery featuring the station mascot, Shinjukuma. Japan Tokyo Robotic Artificial intelligence Public transport waste disposal Top stories Now playing Next Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station Now playing Next Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close Now playing Next Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Tajikistan celebrates 35 years of independence In partnership with The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Now playing Next Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal Now playing Next Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote Now playing Next Metsola: Australia, New Zealand could be next EU 'associated members' Now playing Next Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership Now playing Next Trump determined to end Iran war soon, senior adviser tells Euronews Now playing Next Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next? Now playing Next Sweden's centre-left narrowly win election Now playing Next Meet the beekeeper carrying on three generations of family tradition Now playing Next The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Resident Evil' - How to resurrect a dead franchise Now playing Next Child protection is not 'only one party's responsibility', business group says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote No Comment Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears No Comment From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland’s ploughing show No Comment Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament The Cube Russia shares AI-generated Putin selfie as use of artificial content spreads among Europe's politicians Europe News Police fire shots in the air as thousands of migrants moved to new facility in Ceuta USA South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang Europe in Motion Europeans still believe in the European dream. They just don't think it's within reach, study finds Europe News Australian government breaks silence on EU 'associate member' pipe dream Europe Today 'Best thing Europe can do' is focus on its internal market, World Economic Forum expert says Europe Today EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says USA Trump administration moves to cut protections for endangered species ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row Poland Trump touts 'major progress' towards setting up US military base in Poland Europe Today Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next? Earth News Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12 trillion tonnes of ice since 1979 Iran UN Security Council fails to adopt US-backed Iran sanctions resolution after Russia and China vetoes Europe News Greek parliament lifts Avramopoulos immunity for Brussels corruption probe Tech News King Charles urges tech bosses to keep AI under human control United Arab Emirates Trump determined to end Iran war soon, US president's senior adviser tells Euronews ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT