Toyota's Woven City Project

SOURCE metro.co.uk
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