Toyota plans to deploy 400,000 factory robots by investing $6.42 billion annually starting in 2028, with workers already training ELEY humanoid robots using finger-based jigs for precise tasks. Despite the massive robotic push, Toyota executives insist the goal is human-robot coexistence rather than worker replacement.
Background
Toyota is racing to integrate humanoid robots into its manufacturing ecosystem, following industry trends where China deployed 2 million industrial robots in 2024 and Japan ranked second with 450,500. The automotive sector has long been a leader in industrial robotics adoption.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026 at 01:06 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10