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Toyota: factory automation could cost $6.4 billion a year from 2028
The Japanese giant warns that more robotics and digital systems will weigh on its accounts, but efficiency gains should help offset the impact.
19 September 2026 1 min read 12 views
Toyota estimates that factory automation could cost $6.4 billion a year starting in 2028. The figure reflects the investments needed to upgrade plants and make production lines increasingly advanced.
For the Japanese automaker, the challenge will be turning those higher costs into an industrial advantage. More robots, software and digital control should improve quality, speed and production capacity over the medium term.