ARAV Inc.
Autonomous hydraulic excavator
arav.jpEnterprise evidence
Procurement review neededPublic information covers field deployments, measured productivity, maintenance & support. Still unresolved: safety & supervision, operating limits.
13 official sources · Fresh page review · Not independently tested
Sources reviewed 2026-11-05
4 / 6 areas with published evidence · 0 independently verified
Evidence & checks
Safety & supervisionMixed claims — review
Automatic stop when moving outside the communication range of the emergency stop slave unitReviewed 2026-11-05View source
Main components include a control computer for autonomous operation and a portable battery inside the cabin, and various sensing devices (LiDAR, etc.), an emergency stop antenna, warning light, and communication antenna outside.Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Regarding safety measures, are emergency stops and obstacle avoidance possible?Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Regarding safety measures, are emergency stops and obstacle avoidance possible?Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Before relying on it
Request the application-specific risk assessment and safety documentation; test emergency stops, exclusion zones and human supervision on site.
Field deploymentsCompany-published
## Toward the "Future Construction Site" Realized by Construction Machinery AutomationReviewed 2026-11-05View source
Improve efficiency of routine tasks at civil engineering and construction sites with ARAV's autonomous (unmanned) hydraulic excavator RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun."Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Before relying on it
Speak with a named contractor using this model on a comparable site; confirm scope, duration and operating conditions.
Measured productivityCompany-published
Dramatically improve productivity and resolve labor shortages with ARAV's autonomous (unmanned) hydraulic excavator RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun."Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
By retrofitting existing electronically controlled excavators, it automates tasks and achieves both improved productivity and ensured safety.Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Before relying on it
Run a supervised site pilot against your crew baseline; count setup, rework, downtime and intervention, not just peak speed.
Operating limitsNot found
Before relying on it
Validate terrain, weather, payload, power and runtime limits against the actual site.
Maintenance & supportCompany-published
Reducing personnel for routine tasks allows more time for other construction work and staff training, contributing to improved overall performance.Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
A lease agreement with a maintenance provider (e.g., rental company) and a monthly subscription for the autonomous driving application are established.Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Before relying on it
Confirm local service coverage, replacement parts, operator training, response times and warranty exclusions.
Workflow integrationCompany-published
| 自動掘削 BIM/CIM 連携 | | | | |Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
| UDP / CAN API 提供 | - | - | - | ※2 |Reviewed 2026-11-05View source
Before relying on it
Test your actual plans, coordinate systems, data export and handoff to existing site workflows.
Published claims are not verified controls. No hands-on performance or security testing has been performed.
What we know
Offers the RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun" retrofit kit to automate excavation, loading, and feeding tasks for hydraulic excavators.
Worth asking
Are there specific regional safety certifications required for unmanned operation that currently limit market expansion?
Sources
- ARAV公式Webサイトarav.jp
- 油圧ショベル自動積込ソリューション「RX」のティザームービーを公開arav.jp
- 【メンテナンス・レジリエンス2026】に出展、ホイールローダーを中心とした重機自動化/遠隔化の紹介、油圧ショベルの自動化/遠隔化の実演arav.jp
- 農研機構とARAV株式会社が開発した完全自動ホイールローダー「堆肥化ロボット」の初披露が日本農業新聞で紹介されましたarav.jp
- Autonomous (Unmanned) Hydraulic Excavator RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun" | ARAV Inc.arav.jp
- RX スタンダード | ARAV RXrx.arav.jp
- RX エントリー Type R | ARAV RXrx.arav.jp
Evidence details
Enterprise controls
Enterprise evidence has not been verified.
Developer access
API availability has not been verified.
Last checked Nov 5, 2026
Company-published evidence, not an independent audit. Unknown means unverified.