Toyota Research Institute
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Los Altos, CA · Est. 2015 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Toyota Research Institute: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Los Altos, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Toyota's $1B+ robotics R&D arm based in Los Altos, California. Develops T-HR3 Humanoid robot and Punyo soft-bodied humanoid for home assistance. Focus on large behavior models and whole-body manipulation for domestic tasks.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Toyota Research Institute.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO, Toyota Research Institute
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Toyota Research Institute?
Toyota's $1B+ robotics R&D arm based in Los Altos, California. Develops T-HR3 Humanoid robot and Punyo soft-bodied humanoid for home assistance. Focus on large behavior models and whole-body manipulation for domestic tasks.
What does Toyota Research Institute make?
Toyota Research Institute has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Punyo, T-HR3 (Toyota Research Institute builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Toyota Research Institute publicly traded?
No. Toyota Research Institute is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Toyota Research Institute?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Toyota Research Institute building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Toyota Research Institute?
Gill Pratt is the ceo of Toyota Research Institute, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Toyota Research Institute?
Toyota Research Institute is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Toyota Research Institute headquartered?
Toyota Research Institute is headquartered in Los Altos, CA, USA.
Who owns Toyota Research Institute?
Toyota Research Institute is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Toyota Research Institute operate robots?
Toyota Research Institute is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Toyota Research Institute a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Toyota Research Institute ranks in roughly the top 84% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Toyota Research Institute founded?
Toyota Research Institute was founded in 2015.
Is Toyota Research Institute safe?
Toyota Research Institute has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.