Woven City Opens Its Doors

Toyota Motor has officially inaugurated its pioneering "Woven City" project, a smart city designed to redefine mobility and urban living. The post Woven City Opens Its Doors appeared first on Akihabara News.
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Woven City: Toyota's Vision of the Future

A Smart City Designed for Living and Innovation

In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Toyota's dream of a futuristic city has come to life. Woven City, the embodiment of urban mobility and sustainability, has opened its doors to its first residents.

Announced at CES 2025, Woven City signals Toyota's transformation into a "mobility company." This brainchild of a city aims to test and refine technologies that will shape the future of transportation and urban living.

A Woven Realm of Streets and Homes

Woven City features a unique road system, designed to enhance safety and connectivity.

  • Autonomous Vehicle Lane: Reserved for self-driving cars
  • Mixed-Use Zone: Shared by pedestrians, personal mobility devices, and vehicles
  • Pedestrian Promenade: Exclusively for walking and relaxation

Beyond its streets, Woven City's sustainable homes are equipped with the latest smart technology.

  • In-home robotics
  • Health-monitoring AI systems
  • Hydrogen fuel cell and solar power

A Living Laboratory for Innovation

"Woven City is not just a place to live, but a living laboratory," says Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda. Residents actively participate in testing and developing new mobility concepts.

Toyota is also inviting inventors, startups, and academia to join its accelerator program in the summer of 2025, fostering an ecosystem of innovation.

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