# ARAV Inc.

Autonomous hydraulic excavator

Research: https://www.safecli.org/company/arav.jp
Company: https://arav.jp

## Evidence status

Procurement review needed
Source review: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z
API: Unknown

Company-published claims, not independently verified controls. Unknown is not evidence of absence.

## Procurement checks

### Safety & supervision — Mixed claims — review

> Automatic stop when moving outside the communication range of the emergency stop slave unit

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> 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.

Source: https://arav.jp/en/technology/hydraulic-excavator_a/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> Regarding safety measures, are emergency stops and obstacle avoidance possible?

Source: https://arav.jp/en/technology/hydraulic-excavator_a/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> Regarding safety measures, are emergency stops and obstacle avoidance possible?

Source: https://arav.jp/en/technology/wheel-loader_a/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

- [ ] Request the application-specific risk assessment and safety documentation; test emergency stops, exclusion zones and human supervision on site.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

### Field deployments — Company-published

> ## Toward the "Future Construction Site" Realized by Construction Machinery Automation

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> Improve efficiency of routine tasks at civil engineering and construction sites with ARAV's autonomous (unmanned) hydraulic excavator RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun."

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

- [ ] Speak with a named contractor using this model on a comparable site; confirm scope, duration and operating conditions.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

### Measured productivity — Company-published

> Dramatically improve productivity and resolve labor shortages with ARAV's autonomous (unmanned) hydraulic excavator RX "Yoisho-Tonyu-kun."

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> By retrofitting existing electronically controlled excavators, it automates tasks and achieves both improved productivity and ensured safety.

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

- [ ] Run a supervised site pilot against your crew baseline; count setup, rework, downtime and intervention, not just peak speed.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

### Operating limits — Not found


- [ ] Validate terrain, weather, payload, power and runtime limits against the actual site.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

### Maintenance & support — Company-published

> Reducing personnel for routine tasks allows more time for other construction work and staff training, contributing to improved overall performance.

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> A lease agreement with a maintenance provider (e.g., rental company) and a monthly subscription for the autonomous driving application are established.

Source: https://arav.jp/en/products/arav_rx/
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

- [ ] Confirm local service coverage, replacement parts, operator training, response times and warranty exclusions.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

### Workflow integration — Company-published

> | 自動掘削 BIM/CIM 連携 | | | | |

Source: https://rx.arav.jp/models/standard
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

> | UDP / CAN API 提供 | - | - | - | ※2 |

Source: https://rx.arav.jp/models/standard
Reviewed: 2026-11-05T15:05:41.861Z

- [ ] Test your actual plans, coordinate systems, data export and handoff to existing site workflows.
- [ ] Record reviewer, test date, scope, result and supporting artifact.

## Decision

- Owner:
- Intended use and data sensitivity:
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- Pilot success criteria:
- Unresolved risks:
- Decision and review date: