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Toyota orders workers to train humanoid robots but says humans won't be replaced

Tuesday, September 22, 2026


Toyota announced it is requiring workers to train humanoid robots at its facilities. The automaker stated that the training is intended to improve robot capabilities and that human workers will not be replaced. Toyota is among multiple automakers developing humanoid robots for manufacturing operations.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/toyota-claims-plan-for-400000-factory-robots-wont-replace-human-workers/

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