Woven City by Toyota: A Test Site for Robotics and Autonomous Transportation

SOURCE apnews.com
Woven City near Mount Fuji is a test site by Toyota for robotics, AI, and autonomous transportation, not a smart city. It's under construction on a former Toyota auto plant site, with a focus on research and startup collaboration. Plans for other futuristic cities have faced challenges. Toyota's focus is on mobility and robotic rides, utilizing hydrogen energy.

Key Points

  • Woven City is a test site by Toyota near Mount Fuji for robotics, AI, and autonomous transportation
  • The focus is on mobility and robotic rides, using hydrogen energy
  • Collaboration between researchers and startups is emphasized

Pros

  • Innovative approach to testing robotics, AI, and autonomous transportation
  • Focus on collaboration between researchers and startups
  • Utilization of hydrogen energy for sustainability

Cons

  • Ambitious plans for futuristic cities have faced challenges in the past