Toyota is planning to launch Woven City, a high-tech living laboratory for artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and smart home technology.
Located near Mount Fuji, this experimental town will welcome its first 100 residents—mainly Toyota employees and their families. Over time, the population is expected to grow to around 2,000 as part of the initial phase.
Announced on January 6, the project aims to create a space for developing and refining new ideas in real-world settings.
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A key feature of the project is a new software platform called Arene, which will be used in Toyota’s vehicles. This system is designed to streamline car development and reduce costs.
Toyota plans to implement Arene this year and integrate it into its upcoming electric vehicles by 2026.
While the project holds promise, it will not be open to the public for at least two more years. Speaking at the CES tech event, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda emphasized the town’s purpose:
This year, residents will begin to move in as we slowly bring Woven City to life. We aim to accelerate the pace at which new technologies can be tested and developed at Woven City.
Toyoda also acknowledged the uncertainty of the project’s financial returns. However, he framed the initiative as part of Toyota’s responsibility to invest in the future.
Despite these comments, Woven City’s CEO, Hajime Kumabe, expressed optimism about its long-term potential, suggesting it could indirectly contribute to Toyota’s core operations.
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