Toyota has announced plans to significantly expand its investment in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automated driving and next-generation battery technology, outlining its vision for the future of mobility and vehicle manufacturing at its North American research and development headquarters.

The Japanese automotive manufacturer showcased five key technology areas: automated driving, software-defined vehicles, physical AI and robotics, next-generation electrification and North American engineering innovation.

Toyota aims to introduce L2++ automated driving assistance technology in selected production vehicles from 2028, using real-world driving data, artificial intelligence and insights from expert drivers to improve safety and performance.

Its Arene software platform, already featuring in the Toyota RAV4 and Lexus ES, is expected to expand to approximately 50 models and 10 million vehicles worldwide by 2030.

Manufacturing automation is another major priority. Toyota and its suppliers plan to invest approximately ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) annually from 2028 to modernise production facilities.

The investment will support the deployment of around 150,000 robots across Toyota Group operations and a further 250,000 at suppliers.

Toyota also revealed progress in next-generation hybrid batteries and all-solid-state battery technology, targeting the introduction of solid-state batteries in a future vehicle by the end of 2028.

Alongside these developments, Toyota introduced Scion by Toyota, a new brand for the US market, showcasing three concepts: the KEI-01 compact commercial truck, SXS hybrid off-road vehicle producing more than 300hp, and BKE foldable electric two-wheeler.

The announcements underline Toyota’s strategy of combining AI, software, robotics and electrification to transform vehicle development, manufacturing and future mobility.