Mitsubishi motors to produce humanoid robots

The two companies will aim to mass-produce humanoid robots developed by Highlanders by utilizing unused space at the Japanese automaker's plant in the western city of Kyoto.

Production is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with a target output of around 1,000 units per month.

The robots will also be deployed on Mitsubishi's own production lines.

By accumulating operational data and know-how through practical use, the two companies plan to explore opportunities for further development and production.

Mitsubishi CEO Takao Kato said that the technology has "potential for use in various tasks at production sites."

Humanoids are expected to help enhance production efficiency and address labor shortages across industries, including manufacturers.

U.S. and Chinese tech giants currently lead the market.

"Technological capabilities and high safety standards are the strengths of Japanese manufacturing, which will allow us to compete globally in the real-world deployment," Highlanders CEO Hiroya Masuoka said.