Toyota is building a sustainable city near an active Japanese volcano as a 'mass human experiment' to test renewable and energy-efficient technologies, including self-driving cars and smart homes.
Key Points
City at the foot of an active Japanese volcano
Testing self-driving vehicles and smart homes
Focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness
Pros
Testing ground for renewable and energy-efficient technologies
Potential to revolutionize city infrastructure with AI and sensors
Focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness
Cons
Risk of living near an active volcano
Heavy reliance on technology may raise privacy concerns