Mitsubishi starts manufacturing 1,000 humanoid robots per month in decommissioned engine line
Mitsubishi, a renowned Japanese automaker, will begin mass production of humanoid robots equipped with artificial intelligence at its factory located in Kyoto, Japan. The initiative marks a significant advance in the country’s industrial automation sector.
These robots, developed by the startup Highlanders Inc., based in Tokyo, will be assembled in an engine production line that was deactivated, and will now be reused for this new purpose.
The company’s expectation is that the industrial unit will be able to produce up to a thousand humanoid robots each month, with an initial focus on applications for the industrial segment.
This move by Mitsubishi reflects a growing trend among automakers to invest massively in physical artificial intelligence and automation solutions for their factories, seeking to expand the use of humanoid robots in production environments.
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Details of the partnership for the production of humanoid robots in Japan
Mitsubishi formalized a strategic partnership with Highlanders, a startup specializing in robotics. The objective is the development and large-scale manufacturing of these humanoid robots with artificial intelligence, with production expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 at the Kyoto factory.
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The goal of a thousand humanoid robots per month will be achieved by taking advantage of idle spaces and old engine production lines. The first models will be integrated into Mitsubishi’s own engine assembly lines, where they will perform manufacturing tasks and collect important data to optimize their performance. After validation, Mitsubishi and Highlanders intend to market these robots to other industries and companies facing labor shortages.
Mitsubishi Motors has already made an investment in Highlanders and plans new financial contributions in the near future, consolidating the collaboration.
This alliance brings together Highlanders’ physical AI technology with Mitsubishi’s extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and its rigorous quality control processes. By optimizing existing production capabilities, Mitsubishi seeks to scale the manufacturing of humanoid robots efficiently, ensuring the reliability required by the automotive market.
