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Toyota Research Institute Showcases Latest Robotics Research

Toyota Research Institute Showcases Latest Robotics Research

LOS ALTOS, Calif. (September 30, 2020) -- With an eye toward putting their research muscle behind solving broad societal issues, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) opened its laboratory doors to journalists to showcase their latest advances in robotics aimed at assisting humans in their homes (360-degree presentation video here). TRI’s focus is on home-based assistance to address the vexing issue of our aging population. According to the United Nations, over the next three decades the global population over the age of 65 is projected to more than double. That means over 1.5 billion people around the world will be 65 or older by the year 2050. This graying of the population will have profound effects on society, the workforce and the economy. TRI believes their research can provide options to address these challenges with advanced human-assist robots to help people age in place with dignity.

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Toyota USA Foundation to Address Digital Divide

Toyota USA Foundation to Address Digital Divide

PLANO, Texas (September 28, 2020) – As virtual learning continues, many students across the country are still in need of internet access and computers to complete school work. To help meet this need, the Toyota USA Foundation approved grants totaling $3,357,000 to support students in 13 states where the company has operations.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes Le Mans hat-trick

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes Le Mans hat-trick

Cologne, Germany (20 September 2020) — Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley completed over 5,000km of a grueling race, held for only the second time in September, and won by five laps in the #8 TS050 HYBRID, to take […]

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