Jun 19, 2025
At the base of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, Toyota is preparing to launch Woven City—the world’s first fully operational "robot city"—in fall 2025. Built on the former site of Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, this 175-acre experimental metropolis represents the company’s bold shift from car manufacturing to becoming a mobility and technology innovator. Initially announced at CES 2020, Woven City is designed as a real-world testbed for autonomous systems, smart infrastructure, and sustainable living. Phase 1 will host 100 residents—mostly Toyota engineers and their families—with plans to grow to 2,000. Daily life will be powered by AI, with autonomous electric vehicles (e-Palettes) forming the backbone of transport, and streets segmented into zones for walking, mobility devices, and driverless vehicles.
Woven City is more than a mobility experiment—it’s a prototype for future urban living. The infrastructure is designed for full connectivity and sustainability, utilizing hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels, water recycling, and smart waste systems. Homes will be embedded with robotics and AI to monitor health, manage energy, and automate daily routines. Every structure, service, and street is linked through a central AI-driven digital operating system, allowing Toyota to simulate, monitor, and refine urban technologies in real time. While public access isn’t expected until 2026, Woven City could offer a blueprint for smart cities worldwide—especially as governments grapple with climate change, energy demands, and urban growth.
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SOURCE: Interesting Engineering