Key Takeaways : 

* $6.4B annual potential spend: Toyota estimates about ¥1 trillion per year from 2028.

* ~400,000 robots: The potential deployment includes both humanoid and conventional industrial robots.

* Beyond assembly: Automation will cover manufacturing, logistics and future human-robot collaboration.

* Industry-wide shift: Other automakers, including Hyundai, are also increasing planned humanoid-robot deployment.

Full Briefing : Toyota is preparing for a major automation push that could require **¥1 trillion ($6.4B) annually from 2028** across its factories, group companies and major suppliers. The programme could involve around **400,000 robots**, including replacements for existing machines and new automation systems.The investment is aimed at modernising ageing production infrastructure, addressing labour shortages and expanding automation across manufacturing and logistics. For executives, the broader signal is that **factory automation is moving from an efficiency project to a major long-term capital investment category** for global manufacturers. 

Source : https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/toyota-estimates-factory-automation-could-cost-64-billion-per-year-from-2028-4906790?utm_