# Pittsburgh airport plans six-month trial of four Skild AI robots

_Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![Skild AI demonstrates its four-legged quadruped robot during a news conference at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday. The airport showcased new technologies, including four-legged robots and EZ-Board, designed to improve the boarding process by providing airline teams with real-time information. (Massoud Hossaini | TribLive) — Primary](https://assets-varnish.triblive.com/2026/09/9989521_web1_ptr-familyleaveMH05-092926.JPG)

Pittsburgh International Airport will introduce four Skild AI robots in the next month for a six-month trial, airport technology chief Deepak Nayyar said. The robots will monitor air quality, identify full trash cans and detect liquid spills.

A robot demonstrated on Tuesday scanned an overflowing trash can and generated a report, although it took unexpected detours through the crowd. The machines use wheels on their legs to improve energy efficiency and limit floor damage. If the trial succeeds, the airport will consider food delivery and security duties. Nayyar said the systems would assist employees rather than replace jobs.

## Sources

- [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/new-robots-check-for-spills-full-trash-cans-at-pittsburgh-international-airport/)

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Published: 2026-10-01T02:20:09.613Z
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