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Toyota Mobility Foundation: A Focus on Accessibility and Sustainability
In a recent visit to the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) circuit, wheelchair YouTuber Mako Shibuya had the opportunity to evaluate some of the foundation's initiatives. Notably, a video is available for viewers to hear Akio Toyoda's words firsthand about the foundation's work.
However, the latest updates from World Toyota News and TMF sources do not provide specific new reports on the foundation's current initiatives aimed at making motorsports accessible for everyone. Instead, the focus seems to be on broader mobility and sustainability projects.
One such project is the Healthcare Mobility for All (HEAL) Project, which is set to launch in the Philippines starting July 2025. This initiative aims to improve healthcare access through enhanced mobility services for patients and healthcare workers, demonstrating TMF's focus on practical, scalable mobility solutions for accessibility in healthcare.
TMF has also been involved in various sustainability and urban mobility initiatives, such as fuel cell buses pilot in Finland, urban design studies for futuristic transport modes with MIT and Australian partners, and traffic safety partnerships with Nagoya City in Japan.
Moreover, TMF has shown support for the International Paralympic Committee’s sport development initiatives, which could theoretically contribute to making competitive sports more accessible. However, no direct motorsports-focused accessibility programs have been announced or updated recently.
At the TMF circuit, small-sized projectors are available for people with visual impairments, and an app is available that allows people to contact nearby businesses for assistance. Mako Shibuya tried the semi-automatic wheelchair as part of her evaluation, but the article does not detail her honest reaction.
It is not specified whether these amenities are new additions to the circuit or were available last year. The article also does not mention any other specific initiatives of the Toyota Mobility Foundation at the circuit.
In a separate development, former F3 racer Hirokazu Nagaya is developing a system for remote operation of actual cars, allowing him to drive without physically being in the car. This innovation could potentially revolutionise the motorsports industry.
Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Toyota Mobility Foundation, expressed his vision that if people continue with their actions, others will share his vision. The article concludes by mentioning a brief excursion to an employee cafeteria in the Philippines, where the food was reportedly delicious.
This article is a sequel to a video from last year featuring the initiatives of the Toyota Mobility Foundation. Despite the lack of specific updates on motorsports accessibility initiatives, it is clear that TMF is committed to making mobility and sports more accessible and sustainable for everyone.
In the sequence of Toyota Mobility Foundation's initiatives, Akio Toyoda's vision for a more accessible and sustainable future extends beyond mobility and into sports, as demonstrated by former F3 racer Hirokazu Nagaya's development of a remote car operation system. Meanwhile, smart-home devices like small-sized projectors and an app for help at the TMF circuit cater to people with visual impairments, reflecting TMF's focus on technology for accessibility.
