Toyota orders workers to train humanoid robots but says humans won't be replaced
Summary
Toyota is training workers to teach humanoid robots how to perform tasks in their factories. The company plans to use many robots in the future but says these robots will work alongside humans, not replace them.Key Facts
- Toyota plans to invest $6.42 billion annually starting in 2028 to upgrade factories with robots.
- The company aims to deploy 400,000 robots in total, with 150,000 in its own plants and 250,000 in group company facilities.
- Workers help train Toyota’s humanoid ELEY robots by showing them how to perform precise hand movements.
- Toyota has about 18,000 experienced workers across 60 factories worldwide, including 11 in the U.S.
- Toyota says robots will coexist with humans, not replace them.
- The automotive industry already uses many robots, mostly robotic arms and mobile units, but humanoid robots are a newer trend.
- Challenges for humanoid robots include safety, artificial intelligence, hardware limits, and cost-effectiveness.
- Other automakers like Hyundai and Chinese companies are also developing humanoid robots for factory use.
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