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title: "Meta Tests Robots to Replace 80% of Some Data Center Tasks, Automating AI Infrastructure Buildout"
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# Meta Tests Robots to Replace 80% of Some Data Center Tasks, Automating AI Infrastructure Buildout

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**Published:** 2026-08-28T16:47:23.000Z
**Category:** Infra
**Topics:** meta, robotics, infra

## Summary

Machines from ABB, Kinova and Watney Robotics are undergoing trials to swap cables, reset servers and inspect equipment across Meta

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/ai/meta-tests-robots-to-replace-80percent-of-some-data-center-tasks-automat-0adab341>)