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AI @ Toyota

Major U.S. sales, production footprint

Industry

Automotive

Last updated

July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Summary

Toyota began exploring AI in 2015 with initiatives in factory scheduling, traffic management, and logistics, progressively expanding into venture investments and advanced AI research.
From 2022 onward, Toyota significantly advanced generative AI applications in vehicle design and autonomous driving, partnered with companies like NTT for large-scale AI platform investments, and launched internal AI training initiatives to accelerate AI and software capabilities.
By 2025, Toyota integrated agentic generative AI agents collaboration for faster vehicle development, developed humanoid robotics with Boston Dynamics, and emphasized personalized driving experiences and sustainability, indicating strong AI adoption impacting design, manufacturing, and customer experience.

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6 AI Use Cases at Toyota

Humanoid Robotics

2025

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Risk

Joint research with Boston Dynamics led to AI-powered humanoid robots capable of advanced mobility and dexterity for deployment in unstructured and hazardous environments. [1][2]

AI Talent Development

2025

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Revenue

Toyota launched internal academies and accelerators to train employees in AI and software skills, fostering innovation and capability building for future AI-driven product development. [1][2]

Collaborative Engineering

2024

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Revenue

Toyota deploys generative AI agents internally to share engineering expertise and accelerate vehicle development cycles by automating knowledge sharing and planning. [1]

Autonomous Driving

2023

Customer Facing

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Toyota has developed AI-assisted driving systems including automated driving technologies and human-focused machine learning to improve safety and driving experience on roads. [1][2]

Vehicle Design

2023

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Revenue

Toyota applies generative AI techniques to vehicle design, enabling designers to quickly generate complex design iterations that adhere to engineering constraints, improving innovation speed and design quality. [1][2]

Factory Optimization

2022

Traditional

Generative

Agentic

Outcome

Costs

Toyota uses AI to optimize factory operations and manufacturing processes by enabling better scheduling, workflow management, and decision-making to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. [1][2]

Timeline

2025 Q4: no updates

2025 Q3

1 updates

Toyota and Boston Dynamics jointly developed advanced AI-powered humanoid robots and expanded AI strategies focusing on human-centric design and robotics.

Toyota EU Newsroom: AI-Powered Robot by Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute Takes Key Step Towards General-Purpose Humanoids

2025 Q2

1 updates

Launch of Toyota Software Academy and Global AI Accelerator to develop AI and software talent and innovation inside Toyota Group.

CDO Magazine: Toyota Group Launches AI and Software Push with New Academy and Global Accelerator

2025 Q1: no updates

2024 Q4

1 updates

Significant $3.3 billion joint investment announced with NTT for AI platform development and deployment of generative AI agents to accelerate design processes.

Reuters: Toyota, NTT to invest $3.3 bln on development of AI platform

2024 Q3

1 updates

Toyota recognized AI's potential to enhance vehicle safety, autonomous driving, driver experience, and environmental sustainability.

Dixie Toyota: Artificial Intelligence at Toyota

2024 Q2: no updates

2024 Q1

1 updates

Toyota focused on AI ambitions targeting personalized driving experiences, improved safety, and sustainability goals.

Gresham Toyota: Toyota's AI Ambitions: Personalized Driving Experiences

2023 Q4

1 updates

Showcased AI-assisted driving technologies emphasizing automated driving innovations and human-focused machine learning.

Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Research Institute Showcases Latest AI-Assisted Driving Technology

2023 Q3

1 updates

Expanded use of generative AI tools in vehicle design and manufacturing led to faster design cycles and enhanced safety-oriented development processes.