# Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/inside-metas-push-to-put-robots-to-work-in-data-centers/
- Published: 2026-08-31T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

AI-generated image credit: Magnific. Article by Paresh Dave, WIRED.com. Ars Technica &#8211; August 30, 2026. This story originally appeared at wired.com. Meta is testing robots that can plug in cables, reset servers, and handle other tasks inside its data centers, according to several current and former workers familiar with the projects. The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventually allow Meta to operate its rapidly expanding data center footprint with fewer humans, keeping labor costs in check as its spending on AI infrastructure soars. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.arstechnica.com
