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With Phase 1 of Woven City complete, Toyota is paving the way for a sustainable smart city with innovative mobility, robot assistants and security drones. The giant is investing in rocket production by partnering with space company Interstellar Technologies, expanding its vision of mobility beyond Earth.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda returned to CES 2025 with a major update: the completion of Phase 1 of Woven City. Known as Toyota’s “living laboratory,” the city is an ambitious project that promises to redefine the concept of sustainable urbanization and technological innovation. But the news doesn’t stop there. The auto giant has also taken a bold step into space by investing in Interstellar Technologies, a Japanese company specializing in spaceflight.
Toyota's futuristic vision with Woven City
Woven City was born to be much more than a smart city; it's a living laboratory where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Located where the Higashi-Fuji factory once operated, the city pays homage to Sakichi Toyoda, founder of Toyota, who began his career by revolutionizing weaving.
The goal is to house up to 2.000 residents and provide a space to test technologies such as assistant robots, autonomous vehicles and personal mobility devices. All this, combined with solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote a sustainable lifestyle.
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Sustainable technologies and innovative mobility
During his CES presentation, Akio Toyoda highlighted solutions such as nighttime security drones, robotic dogs for companionship and even robotic arms capable of folding clothes with Japanese precision. The city also received LEED Platinum certification, the gold standard in sustainability.
Toyota's Woven City focuses on autonomous vehicles, such as the e-Palette concept, which uses electric batteries and open control systems to integrate different technologies developed by partners.
Milestone achieved: Completion of Phase 1
With the first phase completed, the first residents begin to experience the proposal of a connected and designed to meet all your needs. This initial phase allows testing robots, vehicles and even new ways of living together in a fully optimized space.
The city is set to use only low- and no-emission modes of transport. From electric bikes to drones escorting residents at night, the Woven City is a practical example of what urban mobility will look like in the future.
Exploring Space: Toyota and Interstellar Technologies
In an expansion of its mobility vision, Toyota has invested in Interstellar Technologies, a Japanese spaceflight startup. The partnership aims to leverage Toyota’s manufacturing expertise to create more affordable and efficient rockets.
As Toyoda said, “The future of mobility should not be limited to Earth alone.” The reference to Elon Musk’s SpaceX was clear, showing that Toyota is determined to explore new horizons, connecting its Earthly vision with space exploration.
International collaborations and innovations
In addition to being home to global startups and companies, Woven City is becoming a hub for the development of technologies that can be applied in other cities around the world. The partnership with Stanford and the achievement of the first autonomous tandem drift are just examples of the scope of this project.
Just as Sakichi Toyoda revolutionized weaving with his automatic loom, Toyota continues to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. Woven City is a living tribute to his visionary spirit, pointing the way to a more connected and sustainable future.
The completion of Phase 1 of Woven City and Toyota's investment in Interstellar Technologies show how the company is leading the way in path to an innovative future. From robots that fold T-shirts to rockets that promise to explore the cosmos, Toyota isn't just imagining the future—it's building it.
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