Toyota Research Institute Opens its Doors for the First Time for an Uncommon Look at How Technology Can Help Solve Society's Biggest Problems
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) opened its doors for the first time to members of the media to showcase the research taking place at its headquarters in Silicon Valley. During the TRI Expo, the company's CEO and Toyota Motor Corporation's Chief Scientist, Gill Pratt, explained TRI's high-risk, high-reward approaches to tackle three major societal challenges: 1) aging society, 2) climate change, and 3) human understanding.
- "We are explorers researching ways to make cars better, but we're also discovering what mobility may mean beyond cars.
- We believe that our high-risk, high-reward research approach can unlock the next, big breakthrough for Toyota and our customers around the world."
- During the Expo, reporters toured TRI's headquarters and learned how TRI's research explores the frontier where the risks and rewards are highest.
- Photos and videos of the Toyota Research Institute Expo are available in the Media Press Kit.