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Toyota and Yaskawa cut roll-cage welding at the Gamagori kart plant from up to three weeks to three days with an AI welding robot.

Toyota introduced an AI welding robot, jointly developed with Yaskawa, at its GR Kart plant in Gamagori. Trained on welding images and audio, it checks parts with microphones and sensors before welding and cut roll-cage fabrication from up to three weeks to three days. Teaching a robot the welder's ear, not just the path, is a skilled-trades story.

AI-driven welding robot at Toyota's GR Kart plant in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture
Image: Kyodo via The Mainichi
The Mainichi · Kyodo · Oct 29, 2026

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