Toyota is preparing for the 4th industrial revolution with investments in artificial intelligence (AI), big data and robots. They are enhancing AI technology to power autonomous vehicles, create better connection between humans and machines, provide solutions that enhance the life and work of humans and more.

1. The Amazing Ways
Toyota Is Using
Artificial Intelligence,
Big Data & Robots

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A great way to understand the future priorities for a company is to see where
they invest resources.
When you look at where Toyota, the Japanese industry giant, has recently
invested, it’s clear the company is preparing to remain relevant and competitive in
the 4th industrial revolution as a result of its investments and innovation in artificial
intelligence, big data and robots.
The Amazing Ways Toyota Is Using
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Robots

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Toyota AI Ventures Invests in AI Start-ups
With initial funding of $100 million, Toyota AI Ventures invests in tech start-ups
and entrepreneurs around the world that are committed to autonomous
mobility, data and robotics. Toyota’s investments help accelerate getting critical
new technologies to market.
One of the organization’s investments is in May Mobility, a company that is
developing self-driving shuttles for college campuses and other areas such as
central business districts where low-speed applications are warranted.
This is just one of the services that could blaze a trail to fully autonomous
vehicles of the future.

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Toyota AI Ventures Invests in AI Start-ups
Additionally, Silicon-based Toyota AI Ventures contributed funding as well as
mentorship, incubation facilities and validation to Nauto, a company that’s
creating a shared data platform to prevent accidents caused by distracted
driving; SLAMcore, a visual tracking and mapping algorithm developer for smart
tech; Intuition Robotics, an organization that creates social companion
technologies that are accessible and intuitive for seniors; Boxbot, a company
that’s building self-driving delivery robots; and more.
Like many disruptors, Toyota AI Ventures seeks out other innovators to tackle
important challenges to propel the latest technologies.

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AI Enhancements to Automobiles
Innovation has always been omnipresent at Toyota from its earliest days and it’s
clear the company is continuing that innovative tradition. While Toyota was
originally a company that produced wooden hand looms, the majority of people
know the company for its automobile division.
Their aim is to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make “cars an object
of affection again” as soon as 2020 and is investing $1 billion in self-driving cars
and AI between now and then to achieve it.
Through Toyota’s investments in tech start-ups such as Perceptive Automata it
hopes to create the technology to allow autonomous vehicles more human-like
intuition when they are on the road more similar to how human drivers interact
with pedestrians.

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AI Enhancements to Automobiles
Toyota’s Concept-i fully electric autonomous vehicles demonstrate the
company’s “Learn, Protect, Inspire” philosophy.
The Concept-i artificial intelligence system, nicknamed “Yui,” learns about its
driver by listening to conversations, monitoring social media activity and
schedules, and analyzing facial expressions and driving habits to sense when a
driver might be sleepy or stressed or what might enhance the driver’s comfort
and then adjusts lighting, music or to the seats accordingly.
The full vision is “intelligent talking cars” where cars equipped with AI can have
conversations back and forth with passengers.

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AI Enhancements to Automobiles
Toyota also announced the Concept-i Ride for users with wheelchairs or other
disabilities and the Concept-i Walk, that’s designed for pedestrians to use on
sidewalks similar to a Segway. Both additions to the Concept-i product line
feature the same sensing abilities as the Concept-i vehicle.
In an effort to bring AI efficiency to ridesharing, Toyota has collaborated with
Japan Taxi to test out its new AI-propelled taxi dispatch system. Not only does
the company expect to enhance Tokyo’s taxi service, company leaders believe
the driving data and real-time video will be instrumental in boosting efficiency
and profits.

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Toyota and Robotics
As a result of deep learning technologies and the millions of images uploaded
to the internet via social media and other websites, machines are getting better
at being able to “see” like a human. Toyota’s Human Support Robot (HSR)
algorithms help it understand the world and can be life-changing for individuals
with impaired mobility.
The company also announced a T-HR3 humanoid robot, a third-generation
version that uses an immersive “Master Maneuvering System” that mirrors a
human user’s movements or can operate autonomously to support humans in a
variety of settings.

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Toyota and Robotics
Toyota is also innovating warehouse logistics with automation and artificial
intelligence for lean approaches to material handling. With AI on board every
vehicle, the future of logistics is when the right truck or piece of equipment—
pallet drone, mid-lifter, ultra-lifer—is used for the right task every time. The
company’s innovations aim to minimize energy use, prevent delays and
eliminate waste thanks to teamwork between trucks, lifts, loaders and other
equipment.
Toyota is a company that’s worth paying attention to as it progresses further
into the 4th industrial revolution with investments in AI, big data and robotics.

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Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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