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Toyota industrial robotics investment initiative

Overview

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a large-scale initiative to modernize its manufacturing network through automation and robotics. Starting in 2028, the company plans to invest approximately $6.4 billion to $6.5 billion (roughly 1 trillion yen) annually to deploy roughly 400,000 robots across its global operations and its major suppliers' facilities.

The deployment strategy specifies that 150,000 robots will be placed in Toyota’s own plants, while 250,000 will be integrated within its group companies and major suppliers. This investment covers the replacement of traditional welding, painting, and handling equipment with both specialized humanoid models and standard industrial machines.

A central element of this strategy is the development of the ELEY (Embodied Learning robot for Enhanced Yield). This 50-kilogram, AI-supported robot is designed to work alongside humans, featuring a human-like upper body and a two-finger gripper system. To ensure stability, the ELEY utilizes a wheeled platform rather than legs. By employing physical AI and Large Behavior Models, Toyota aims to allow these robots to learn motor skills directly from human workers, creating a collaborative environment to address labor shortages and aging infrastructure.

Entities

Eley · Toyota Motor Corporation · Nikkei Asia · Hiroki Nakajima · Bernstein

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Toyota to invest $6.4 billion annually in factory automation

    Toyota plans to invest $6.4 billion annually starting in 2028 to deploy 400,000 robots, including humanoid models, across its factories and supplier networks to enhance automation.

  2. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Toyota to invest $6.4 billion annually in factory robotics

    Toyota plans to invest $6.4 billion annually starting in 2028 to deploy 400,000 robots, including humanoid models, across its factories and supplier networks to combat labor shortages.

Sources

automaistv.com.br · automotoshow.rs · autorepublika.com · autoszektor.hu · biznisinfo.mk · blogspan.net · car.watch.impress.co.jp · cnbce.com · denar.mk · faz.net · fight.org · gazetepencere.com · ithome.com · shiftdelete.net · sjevercg.me · technologyreview.de · thetechnologyexpress.com · uk.motor1.com

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