Expanding mobility. Redefining possibilities.
Our purpose
To drive the future of movement and enhance well-being for all.
Woven by Toyota’s purpose is to drive the evolution of mobility to enhance safety, peace of mind, fulfillment and opportunity for all. Inspired by Toyota’s founding spirit, our pursuit of bold and transformative solutions for everyday challenges brings about true progress that creates a positive impact on humanity through future generations.
Our vision
To inspire a world where the expansion of mobility redefines what’s possible.
Our vision at Woven by Toyota is a world where mobility expands beyond transportation to create new pathways toward opportunity, connection and growth. We’re inspiring a future where movement transcends modern day limitations, empowering communities and fueling continuous progress. By pushing the boundaries, we’re moving towards a world where expanded mobility redefines what’s possible across various areas of life, including people, cars, and infrastructure.
Our mission
To challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation.
We don’t settle for the status quo; we’re always looking towards what’s next by challenging what’s considered impossible today. We’re committed to a human-centric approach, empowering Toyota and its partners to discover new, unexpected realms of mobility and bringing about solutions that truly address the needs and motivations of our global society.
Our values
Creative Ownership
Embrace your creative potential to pioneer the future of mobility, and feel the pride of ownership in the things you make – both as an individual and as a contributing team member.
Growing Together Through Teamwork
An open mind, a humble heart, and respect for your teammates will enable you to learn from their unique perspectives, nurture your personal growth and bolster the collaboration that powers your team.
Courage to Make History
Boldly pursue heroic breakthroughs that make the world safer and better while nurturing the optimism to eagerly tackle challenges, turn failure into innovation and continuously expand your knowledge.
Meet Our Leaders
- Hajime KumabeRepresentative Director
- John AbsmeierDirector
- Kenta KonDirector
- Takanori AzumaDirector
- Holly WaltersDirector
- Koji KobayashiAudit & Supervisory
- Hiroaki Okuchi
- Yumi Otsuka
Company Overview
Name | Woven by Toyota, Inc. |
Headquarter | Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower, 3-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 103-0022 |
Representative Director and CEO | Hajime Kumabe |
Major Business | New technology and business development of mobility, driven by software - Software platform Arene OS - Automated Driving (AD) and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) - Test course for mobility Woven City |
Established | April 2023 (The preceding company, Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, Inc., was established in March 2018) |
Number of Employees | 2,212 (as of January, 2024) |
Location | Headquartered in Tokyo (Japan) US offices in Palo Alto, CA │Seattle, WA │ Ann Arbor, MI │ Brooklyn, NY UK office in London |
Shareholder Composition (Common shares) | 100% owned by Toyota Motor Corporation |
OUR HISTORY
Moving forward.
“Toyota Woven City,” a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch
A community gathering symbolizing support for the safety of the construction and city held at the start of the construction of the Woven City Phase 1
Toyota and Woven Planet develop a portable hydrogen cartridge prototype for Woven City
Toyota Research Institute's Automated Driving team, the unit responsible for researching and developing automated driving software, joins Woven Planet
After long-standing partnership, CARMERA joins Woven Planet’s Automated Mapping Platform team to enable high-precision localization support to automated vehicles
Woven Planet strengthens automated driving system capabilities with addition of Lyft’s Level 5 Division
Toyota launches Lexus LS and Mirai equipped with "Advanced Drive" that enables drivers and cars to drive together in Japan
TRI-AD established to accelerate the development and deployment of automated vehicle technology through research and production
