Akio Toyoda’s Vision Comes to Life: Introducing Woven City
Five years ago, Toyota’s Chairman Akio Toyoda stood before the world at CES with a dream—a vision to construct a prototype city where innovation and technology could flourish at the base of Mount Fuji, Japan. Today, that dream is about to become reality as Toyoda returns to the tech extravaganza in Las Vegas to unveil “Woven City,” a living laboratory showcasing Toyota’s cutting-edge advancements.
This ambitious project spans 175 acres and is designed to integrate autonomous vehicles, robotics, smart home technology, and artificial intelligence into everyday life. The much-anticipated reveal will take place during Toyota’s press conference on January 6 at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET and will be live-streamed on their website.
In a teaser video for the presentation, Toyoda sports a hard hat and safety vest as he explores a modern multi-story building. Upon reaching an upper floor, he dramatically unveils the view of Mount Fuji, declaring, “Welcome to Woven City!”
— Akio Toyoda
While details remain sparse, there’s plenty of speculation about what Woven City will entail. TechCrunch, present at the original announcement in 2020, is eager to see how this innovative city incorporates startups and if Toyota has achieved its goal of creating a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
- Integration of autonomous vehicle technology
- Advancements in robotics
- Smart home-connected technology
- Utilization of AI in daily life
- Hydrogen fuel cells powering the city
This grand unveiling promises not just to showcase technological marvels but also to offer a glimpse into what the future of urban living could look like. As we await further details, one thing is certain: Woven City is set to redefine innovation and community living.
