Toyota Motor estimates that expanding automation across its factories, group companies, and major suppliers could require around 400,000 robots and annual spending of about 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) from 2028.
The potential investment was discussed with investors earlier in September, according to Reuters . Toyota has not said whether the full investment will proceed or how many years spending at that level would continue.
The 400,000 figure includes replacements for existing machines and new robot installations, covering humanoid and non-humanoid systems. The potential investment spans industrial robots, automated logistics, and future…
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