Toyota and Honda test humanoid robots at Japanese factories; Toyota plans to deploy about 400,000 robots in 2028

Toyota Motor and Honda Motor are testing humanoid robots at factories in Japan, with tasks ranging from wire harness installation to final inspection. Both automakers showcased their latest products at the 2026 Japan Mobility Show. Toyota plans to put as many as 400,000 robots of various types into operation starting in 2028, with about 150,000 of them deployed at its headquarters factory, and stressed that the robots will work alongside humans rather than replace them.