Toyota bets $6.4 billion a year on humanoid robots and factory automation
The Decoder · rss · 2026-10-26
Per The Decoder, Toyota plans to spend $6.4 billion per year on humanoid robots and factory automation as it aims to transform itself into a global robotics company — a company-level strategic bet that puts the automotive giant in direct competition with humanoid robotics startups.
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