TRI's Robotics Strategy: Build AND Partner

Toyota Research Institute’s Senior VP of Robotics, Max Bajracharya, explains why TRI develops its own robots in-house, even while partnering with leading humanoid companies like Boston Dynamics.

“If you really want to be an expert in the system, you need to do a little bit of your own in-house development.”

Building internally allows TRI to deeply understand the technology, iterate quickly, and make smarter decisions about what to build versus what to buy. But that doesn’t mean going it alone, partnerships with industry and universities remain critical.

This clip breaks down TRI’s hybrid strategy: vertical integration where it matters, collaboration where it accelerates progress.

Read the full article: https://www.automate.org/robotics/industry-insights/tris-humanoid-training-starts-in-the-factory