Exploration｜Toyota Konpon Research Institute

Exploratory
Research Project

Searching and exploring research projects requires broad insight, deep expertise, and diverse perspectives. In the exploration phase, the Toyota Konpon Research Institute commissions research projects to universities. The commissioned teams develop these projects through exploration while evaluating their true value.

Framework of exploration project creation

Which mountain should I choose from the mountain range?

EXPLORATION

Are there any precious gemstones in that mountain?

Activities to verify, evaluate, review, and determine research projects identified through exploratory efforts

How to Proceed with Research Exploration

Many exploratory research projects are challenges in unknown and unexplored research fields. Consequently, we can expect situations which do not proceed or differ from initial assumptions. Therefore, it is necessary to agilely review the original plan.
Through a continuous cycle of hypothesis verification, evaluation, and refinement, we strive to develop theories and technologies that are not only original but also expandable and universally applicable. By iteratively evolving these concepts, we aim to establish them as the next generation of cutting-edge exploration-based research projects that will attract a diverse range of researchers.