Toyota Estimates Factory Automation Could Cost $6.4 Billion per Year From 2028
Toyota told investors it may need about 400,000 robots as it expands industrial, logistics and humanoid automation across factories and suppliers.
- Toyota Motor estimates it will spend 1 trillion yen annually from 2028 to modernize its factories as the world's biggest carmaker accelerates automation and robotics deployment.
- The investment plan covers Toyota, group companies, and major suppliers integrating industrial robots, automated logistics, and human-robot collaboration on factory floors. Around 400,000 robots would be needed to drive this automation.
- Funding includes replacements for existing machines and new installations spanning both humanoid and non-humanoid robots. Automakers across the industry are turning to robotics to cut costs and address ageing infrastructure and labour shortages.
- Hyundai, which owns humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics, plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US plant in Georgia starting in 2028, reflecting intensified industry competition in factory automation.
- Analysts at Bernstein said in a Friday note that Toyota's growing focus on robotics could increase investor appreciation for growth potential beyond automobiles. They expect robotics-related announcements to become "more frequent going forward.
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EADaily, September 18, 2026 The largest Japanese automobile company, Toyota Motor, decided to introduce some 40,000 human robots to its factories around the world, which will perform various operations with people, as reported by Nikkei Business Gazette.
Key takeaways From 2028, Toyota Motor expects to spend approximately 5.5 billion euros annually to modernize its production facilities. This financial commitment demonstrates the company's ambition to integrate more robotics and automated systems into its production lines. Investment in automation This broad investment strategy involves not only Toyota, but also its key suppliers […]
Tokyo – Toyota Motor estimates it will need 1 trillion yen (6.4 billion dollars) annually to modernize its plants starting in 2028, as the world's largest automaker accelerates automation and robot adoption. Across the automotive industry, automakers are relying on robots to cut costs and address aging infrastructure and labor shortages. This strategy could open up growth avenues beyond auto manufacturing, according to analysts. The investment e…
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