Komatsu Launches 20-Ton-Class Hydraulic Excavator 'PC200i-12 Remote System Specification' and Compatible Remote Operation System for ICT Construction Functions

Komatsu (President: Takuya Imaichi) and EARTHBRAIN Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Akira Onodera, hereinafter 'EARTHBRAIN') have jointly developed and launched sales of the 20-ton-class hydraulic excavator 'PC200i-12 Remote System Specification' (hereinafter 'this model') and the compatible remote operation system 'Smart Construction Teleoperation' (hereinafter 'this system'). This model is a remote system specification variant based on the PC200i-12, Komatsu’s first SDV (*1) hydraulic excavator launched in December 2024. Its key feature is the ability to utilize ICT construction functions such as 3D machine control (*2) and automated swing (*3), along with safety support features like geofencing (*4), KomVision machine-surround camera system, and collision detection brake system (*5), even during remote operation—functions previously unattainable with conventional remote-spec machines. These capabilities address common challenges in remote operation, such as operational delays and difficulty in fine adjustments. The system enhances safety and efficiency by preventing over-excavation, enabling precise swing alignment, improving work efficiency through automated swing, controlling work areas, preventing contact, and providing anti-rollover alerts. Furthermore, the monitor allows operation similar to onboard control, complementing operability to achieve construction quality comparable to direct operation. Additionally, as this model is a future-ready SDV, it supports functional expansion and enhancement in response to future technological advancements and site requirements. The 'Smart Construction Teleoperation' remote system, launched simultaneously, enables remote operation of construction machinery from a dedicated cockpit. This is an updated version of the remote system launched in 2024, now compatible with this model. Remote operation often presents challenges due to the operator’s sense of distance and difference in operational feel from the actual machine. However, high-definition video transmission, low-latency communication, and high machine responsiveness enable construction with visibility and operational feel close to that of the actual machine. It has been demonstrated that one remote control station can switch between and operate multiple construction machines, enabling construction at sites up to 6,500 km away. Furthermore, integration with various Smart Construction® solutions enables overall construction efficiency. As installation conditions and usage environments for this model and system vary by customer, specifications will be tailored and services provided based on individual inquiries. For customers who do not require ICT functions, Komatsu will also sell the 'PC210-12 Remote System Specification' and its compatible remote operation system. [Site image realized by PC200i-12 Remote System Specification and remote operation system] [Specifications of 'PC200i-12 Remote System Specification'] [Cockpit types and specifications of Smart Construction Teleoperation] Dedicated cockpits are available in Intelligent Circle, Spaceship, and Intelligent Cube models. These cockpits support standalone remote operation and can be selected based on needs and installation environments. Additionally, a Mobility Office type is available for mobile use between sites or outdoor operations. [Release Date] June 17, 2026. The 'PC210-12 Remote System Specification' and its compatible remote operation system will also be released on the same day. *1: Vehicle capable of flexible functional and performance updates via software updates. *2: 3D Machine Control: A function that supports construction according to design drawings by automatically stopping or assisting operation of the working equipment during excavation based on design data. *3: Automated Swing Function: An automated swing function that assists in loading operations onto dump trucks. *4: Geofencing Function (3D): Automatically prevents contact with wires, pipes, and other objects on-site. Utilizing 3D data eliminates the need to reconfigure restricted movement areas during machine movement, contributing to improved safety and work efficiency. *5: KomVision Machine-Surround Camera System / KomVision Collision Detection Brake System: A function that displays a 360-degree view around the machine and issues alerts or automatically decelerates and stops when people or objects are detected. (References) - New Generation Hydraulic Excavator PC200i-12 Launched with Standard 3D Construction Functions to Make Sites Smarter Together with Customers | Newsroom | Komatsu Corporate Website - Accelerating the Realization of Safe, Productive, Smart, and Clean Future Construction Sites – Sales Launch of Remote Operation System 'Smart Construction Teleoperation' for Construction Machinery | Newsroom | Komatsu Corporate Website ■ What is Smart Construction®? A solution that connects the entire construction production process through digital technology, digitizing and visualizing all on-site information from surveying to construction and inspection. Data collected from ICT construction machines and devices is centrally managed in the cloud, enabling 'Digital Twin Construction' by recreating the site in a digital space. By connecting the entire construction production process—from planning to construction and management—with data, it supports improved safety, productivity, and construction optimization. It aims to solve various challenges facing the construction industry, such as labor shortages, long working hours, improved safety, and reduced environmental impact, to realize a 'future site' that is safe, productive, smart, and clean. https://jp.smartconstruction.com/ ■ What is Smart Construction Teleoperation? A system that enables remote operation of ICT construction machines such as hydraulic excavators on-site from a cockpit at a remote operation center. Operators can confirm site conditions through high-definition video and perform remote operation with a feel close to that of the actual machine. It also allows operation tailored to construction environments and purposes. By integrating with various Smart Construction® solutions, it contributes to resolving labor shortages and improving overall site productivity by remotely managing multiple construction machines and operations across different sites. Furthermore, it enhances safety by enabling remote operation of construction machinery from safe locations in hazardous areas where human access is difficult, such as disaster sites. ■ About EARTHBRAIN Co., Ltd. https://www.earthbrain.com/ EARTHBRAIN Co., Ltd. is a technology company established in 2021 by Komatsu, NTT DOCOMO Business, Sony Group, and Nomura Research Institute to promote DX (Digital Transformation) in the construction industry. It digitally connects all data across the entire construction production process to address labor shortages, long working hours, safety, and environmental