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IT Home reported on November 5 that Toyota Motor Corp. has established a dedicated robotics division, joining other major automakers worldwide in accelerating their push into robotics.
Toyota said in a statement that the division will be led by Chief Production Officer Takefumi Shiga and will focus on the practical application, commercialization and deployment of robots on production lines. The move aims to bring the company's previously scattered robotics research and development efforts under a unified organizational structure.
IT Home notes that a growing number of automakers are betting on robotics, hoping to turn their accumulated strengths in manufacturing processes and motion control into a competitive edge in developing humanoid and industrial robots.
Hyundai Motor Co., which owns Boston Dynamics, has positioned robotics as a core pillar of growth. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD Co. has also signaled plans to invest in robotic systems, reflecting how automakers are expanding their business horizons beyond the traditional automotive market.