Japan's first robot ambulance works the 9-1-1 lines for humanoids

Japan's GMO Internet Group unveiled the "Humanoid Ambulance," the country's first van for repair and maintenance of humanoid robots. An engineer will be on board to fix the bot on-site or take it to service, providing a replacement. Service launch is this month.

• Van services robots supplied by GMO, including Unitree models
• If on-site repair is impossible, robot taken to service and replacement provided
• GMO previously agreed with Japan Airlines on robots at Haneda Airport
• McKinsey estimates global robotics market at $370 billion by 2040