00:00Toyota is planning a major expansion of factory automation from 2028.
00:04The company estimates the effort could cost $6.4 billion every year.
00:09That figure equals about 1 trillion Japanese yen annually.
00:12The investment would cover Toyota and major group companies and suppliers.
00:17Toyota told investors around 400,000 robots could be needed.
00:20That includes both replacing existing machines and new installations.
00:25The plan involves industrial robots and automated logistics systems.
00:29It also includes future human-robot collaboration on factory floors.
00:34Automakers are increasingly using robotics to address labor shortages.
00:37They are also looking to modernize aging manufacturing infrastructure.
00:42Analysts say Toyota's robotics push could create growth beyond vehicles.
00:46Robotics-related announcements could become more frequent going forward.
00:50Toyota's plans reflect a wider shift toward automated car production.
00:55Hyundai is also planning humanoid robot deployments in the United States.
00:59The company has said robots could enter its Georgia plant from 2028.
01:03The global auto industry is increasingly combining vehicles with robotics.
01:07Toyota's next steps could help shape the future of factory manufacturing.
01:12Disclosure.
01:12This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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