How Toyota, Apera, and Applied Intuition Are Using AI to Transform Automotive Design and Development

Toyota Taps Generative AI for Car Design

Toyota is leveraging AI tools that combine designer sketches with engineering constraints to streamline concept vehicle development. Other automakers like Audi and BMW are also experimenting with AI-assisted design processes.
Read more: https://www.technology.org/2025/07/08/toyota-to-employ-ai-to-design-new-cars-really/

Apera AI Expands Forge with New Robotics Features

Apera AI’s latest Forge update introduces advanced robotic cell design, EOAT-mounted vision systems, and de-racking simulation. This no-code platform enables manufacturers to build and test AI-powered automation faster and more efficiently.
Read more: https://www.automate.org/vision/news/apera-ai-announces-forge-release-featuring-new-advanced-cell-design-eoat-mounting-and-de-racking-training

AI Tool Helps Auto Repair Shops Handle Bad Reviews

A new ChatGPT-based tool helps automotive shops respond to negative online reviews, protecting their reputation and improving technician recruitment at a time of widespread labor shortages.
Read more: https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/07/08/new-ai-tool-helps-auto-repair-shops-respond-to-negative-reviews/

Applied Intuition Acquires Reblika for Realistic 3D Human Simulation

Applied Intuition has acquired Reblika’s generative AI tech to enhance its autonomous vehicle simulations with lifelike 3D digital humans. The technology allows for customizable avatars that simulate real-world pedestrian behavior.
Read more: https://cbs4indy.com/business/press-releases/cision/20250708SF16586/applied-intuition-acquires-reblikas-generative-ai-technology-for-creating-fully-configurable-3d-digital-humans/

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