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Toyota Unveils CUE7 Basketball Robot, Enhancing Robotics Innovation

4/15/2026

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Toyota Motor Corporation has launched CUE7, a basketball-playing robot, highlighting its robotics capabilities.
CUE7 improves on the prior CUE6, which set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for the longest basketball shot.
CUE7 weighs 74 kg, uses a hybrid control system and advanced sensors to gauge distance and adjust shooting mechanics, serving as a testbed for broader robotics applications and illustrating its evolution from prototype to AI system.

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Toyota Motor Corporation has launched CUE7, a basketball-playing robot, highlighting its robotics capabilities.
CUE7 improves on the prior CUE6, which set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for the longest basketball shot.
CUE7 weighs 74 kg, uses a hybrid control system and advanced sensors to gauge distance and adjust shooting mechanics, serving as a testbed for broader robotics applications and illustrating its evolution from prototype to AI system.