Image courtesy of Embodied A Toyota AI Ventures portfolio company since July 2018, Embodied recently introduced Moxie, an animate companion robot for children. Moxie engages children in play-based learning through technologies in Embodied’s SocialXTM platform, which incorporates new developments in natural language processing, computer vision, and conversational artificial intelligence (AI). Led by founder and CEO Paolo… Continue reading @Toyota: Building Emotionally Intelligent Robots: Our Portfolio Company Embodied Is Hiring
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@Toyota: Transforming Forklifts with Cloud Robotics: Our Investment in Third Wave
At Toyota AI Ventures, we believe that robotic technologies can transform our lives for the better, whether through mobility, consumer robots, or industrial automation. That’s why we’re excited to announce our investment in Third Wave’s Series A round. Based in Union City, California, Third Wave uses computer vision, robotics, and machine learning technology to make… Continue reading @Toyota: Transforming Forklifts with Cloud Robotics: Our Investment in Third Wave
@Toyota: Motorists Invited to Clean Up on New Car Costs with Toyota and Lexus Scrappage Schemes
Trading up to a brand new car is a big financial step, but Toyota and Lexus are making it easier for owners of older vehicles to snap up a showroom-fresh model, offering generous discounts through their vehicle scrappage schemes. Savings of up to £4,000 are available this summer, covering most models from both brands. For… Continue reading @Toyota: Motorists Invited to Clean Up on New Car Costs with Toyota and Lexus Scrappage Schemes
@Toyota: Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in July 2020 (as of June 22)
Toyota City, Japan, June 22, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the current market and the change in demand of new vehicles globally, Toyota intends to continually make gradual adjustments in production operations at plants for completed vehicles in Japan. We estimate the production volume will be recovered up… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in July 2020 (as of June 22)
@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in July 2020 (as of June 22)
Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the current market and the change in demand of new vehicles globally, Toyota intends to continually make gradual adjustments in production operations at plants for completed vehicles in Japan. We estimate the production volume will be recovered up to approximately ten percent decrease compared to the initial plan.… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in July 2020 (as of June 22)
@Toyota: Toyota Launches New Model Harrier in Japan
From the first moment seeing, riding, or driving off in the new Harrier, it resonates with a focus on sensory quality. Rather than relying on utility or numerical performance, Toyota’s development goal was to create a unique presence that fills the heart with its elegance. As a result, it created a vehicle that goes beyond… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches New Model Harrier in Japan
@Toyota: Empowering People on the Production Floor with AI: Our Investment in Drishti
At Toyota AI Ventures, we envision a world where technology amplifies the human experience. That’s why I’m excited to announce our investment in Drishti Technologies. Drishti tackles the well-known operational challenges of assembly line manufacturing, with a combination of AI, data, and analytics that empowers humans on the manufacturing floor to work more efficiently with… Continue reading @Toyota: Empowering People on the Production Floor with AI: Our Investment in Drishti
@Toyota: Toyota Offers Free Access to THUMS Virtual Human Body Model Software
THUMS is currently used in vehicle safety research by over 100 vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, universities, research institutions and others, in Japan and overseas. It is being used to research and develop many different safety technologies, such as seatbelts, airbags, and vehicle structures that help reduce injury risks in vehicle collisions with pedestrians. Vehicle safety assessment… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Offers Free Access to THUMS Virtual Human Body Model Software
@Toyota: Lexus Premieres New IS
Application of state-of-the-art safety technologies, including the latest Lexus Safety System+ Lexus is developing safety technologies under the banner of eliminating traffic casualties, which is the ultimate wish of a society of mobility. Lexus prioritizes the development of the most-advanced safety technologies and the quick delivery of such to drivers―it does this by introducing cutting-edge… Continue reading @Toyota: Lexus Premieres New IS
@Toyota: Notice of Revision to Consolidated Full-year Earnings Outlook
2020-06-10 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“the Company”) announced today its consolidated full-year earnings and dividend outlook (April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021), which was unavailable at TBD held on April 30, 2020. The details are as follows. 1. Revision to Consolidated Full-year Earnings Outlook (1) Contents of Revision Revision to Consolidated Full-year Earnings Outlook (April… Continue reading @Toyota: Notice of Revision to Consolidated Full-year Earnings Outlook