Five Toyota Group companies to accelerate AI innovation

TOKYO: Aisin Corp, Denso Corp, Toyota Tsusho Corp, Toyota Motor Corp, and Woven by Toyota have launched of the Toyota Software Academy to strengthen AI and software-centered human resource development.

Toyota also launched the Global AI Accelerator (GAIA) to significantly expand investments in AI research and development, accelerating innovation.

In a statement, Toyota says the five Toyota Group companies will collaborate to nurture AI and software professionals.

Toyota chief scientist Gill Pratt said, "There is tremendous enthusiasm across global Toyota for leveraging AI to improve speed and efficiency in everything from manufacturing to design to office work, and to create new products that utilize AI."

"While we cannot predict the future, especially in AI, we can prepare for it and ensure we bring our best traditions to the table, putting people at the heart of technological change," added Pratt.

Aisin chief technology strategy officer Yoshihisa Yamamoto said, "We are advancing the development of more highly skilled engineers in the areas of vehicle actuators, control, and software, which are Aisin's strengths."

"By participating in the Toyota Software Academy, Aisin aims to cultivate many engineers who can develop technologies with a holistic view of the vehicle," added Yamamoto.

Denso chief software officer Atsushi Hayashida said, "In collaboration with the Academy, we will not only strengthen our own human resource development, but also contribute to the development of software human resources in the industry as a whole."