Honda, a global automotive innovator, conducts R&D through its subsidiary, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Honda Research Institute Japan focuses on developing intelligent systems for various everyday applications. The company is exploring smart communities, electric vehicles, generative AI, and advanced manufacturing processes. Honda's "Sales, Engineering, Development" (SED) system coordinates development across divisions.

Headquarters of Honda's global R&D operations

Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

Primary R&D facility for North American operations

Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (Ohio Center)

R&D center focusing on advanced automotive technologies

Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (California Center)

European R&D center for automotive technologies

Honda R&D Europe (U.K.) Ltd.

European R&D center focusing on advanced automotive technologies

Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) GmbH

Research institute focusing on cutting-edge technologies and AI

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.

Research institute for fundamental scientific research

Honda Research Institute Japan Co., Ltd.

European research institute for advanced technologies

Honda Research Institute Europe GmbH

This research institute focuses on developing intelligent systems for various everyday applications, including smart communities, electric vehicles, generative AI, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Honda Research Institute Japan

Honda R&D's Design Center is dedicated to develop products that offer novel experiences. The Design Center is involved in all stages of product creation, from research and planning to quality checks, aiming to expand the possibilities of various lifestyles for Honda customers.

Honda Design Center

Shown here is an Acura Performance EV Concept.

Acura Concept Car

Significant portion of revenue allocated to research and development activities

Internal R&D Budget

Various research grants from governments in countries where Honda operates

Government Grants

Collaborative funding through partnerships with other companies and institutions

Industry Partnerships

Kotaro Honda

Focuses on developing intelligent systems that can be 24/7 partners with people in various everyday situations while building trusting relationships with them.

Honda

The Honda e is an all-electric urban car launched in 2020. It features a compact and retro-inspired design, with a range of up to 137 miles on a single charge. The Honda e represents the company's commitment to developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly vehicles for urban mobility.

Honda e

The Honda Clarity is a series of electrified vehicles, including a plug-in hybrid and a hydrogen fuel cell model. The Clarity Fuel Cell, launched in 2016, was one of the first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available for lease in the United States.

Honda Clarity

ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot developed by Honda. First introduced in 2000, ASIMO was designed to assist and interact with humans in various environments, showcasing Honda's advanced robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Honda ASIMO

For cooling technology for hybrid and electric vehicle electronics

R&D 100 Award

Research partnership focusing on autonomous vehicle research

University of Michigan Partnership

Development of innovative paint technologies inspired by biological systems

Bio-inspired paint

Research into advanced battery and energy storage technologies for electric vehicles

Next-generation energy storage systems

Development of next-generation automated driving systems for improved safety and accessibility

Automated vehicles

Research and development of exoskeleton technologies for mobility assistance

Exoskeleton development

Advanced analysis techniques for improving battery performance and longevity

Battery formation analysis

Development of robotic systems for remote presence and interaction

Telepresence robotics

Development of advanced research vehicle for automated driving technologies

Platform 3.0 automated driving research vehicle

Development of innovative, sustainable energy for automotive applications

Tri-gen system

Application of generative AI techniques to accelerate and enhance vehicle design processes

AI-powered vehicle design

Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories (TCRDL), established in 1960 in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan, employs approximately 921 people. With a capital of 3 billion yen, TCRDL researches automobile-related technologies, focusing on informatics and mathematical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering. The institute collaborates with the Toyota Group and global research organizations.

Senior fellos Hideo Iizuka, Ph.D. is focused on wave matter interacation and applied physics is at the forefront of wave manipulation research.

Informatics and Mathematical Engineering Lab

Established in 1960, this research institute in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, drives advances in automotive technology, electronics, materials science, and environmental technologies. With a workforce of 926 talented researchers and engineers, TCRDL collaborates closely with Toyota Group companies and global research partners to shape the future of mobility. From fuel cell materials to soft materials with applications in regenerative medicine and automotive components, the lab has a diverse focus

Inside the Toyota Central R&D Labs

TCRDL has been actively involved in research and development of autonomous driving technologies, including perception systems, decision-making algorithms, and control systems for self-driving vehicles.

Autonomous Driving Research

Primary funding through parent company Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation

Various research grants and funding opportunities offered by TRI to external researchers

Research Grants

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Main research center located in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan, carrying out extensive research into automobile-related technologies

Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.

A center of Toyota Motor Corporation exploring the possibilities created by integrating brain science and automotive technology

Frontier Research Center

A division using cutting-edge information technologies to create mobility technologies for future societal problems

InfoTech Labs (ITL)

Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories (Japan) research video

Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories

The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle developed by Toyota. It is one of the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicles and represents Toyota's efforts in developing sustainable mobility technologies. The Mirai generates electricity from hydrogen and oxygen, with water vapor as the only emission.

Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle

The Toyota Prius is a pioneering hybrid electric vehicle that combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor. It was one of the first mass-produced hybrid vehicles and helped popularize hybrid technology, paving the way for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

Toyota Prius Hybrid

Toyota Safety Sense is a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that includes features like pre-collision braking, lane departure alert, and adaptive cruise control. It represents Toyota's efforts in developing safer and more intelligent vehicles through the integration of advanced sensors and software.

Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories

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