Soliton Systems and ARAV Collaborate on Remote Control of Construction Machinery
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- Soliton Systems and ARAV Collaborate on Remote Control of Construction Machinery
- Soliton Systems and ARAV have initiated a collaboration to promote the adoption of remote control solutions for construction machinery. By integrating Soliton's "Zao" video transmission system with ARAV's "Model V/E" remote control devices, they will offer an "ultra-remote control environment" based on stable, low-latency video transmission, even in areas with unstable communication.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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Soliton Systems and ARAV have initiated a collaboration to promote the adoption of remote control solutions for construction machinery. By integrating Soliton's "Zao" video transmission system with ARAV's "Model V/E" remote control devices, they will offer an "ultra-remote control environment" based on stable, low-latency video transmission, even in areas with unstable communication.
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- Soliton Systems and ARAV Collaborate on Remote Control of Construction Machinery (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
Soliton Systems and ARAV have initiated a collaboration to promote the adoption of remote control solutions for construction machinery. By integrating Soliton's "Zao" video transmission system with ARAV's "Model V/E" remote control devices, they will offer an "ultra-remote control environment" based on stable, low-latency video transmission, even in areas with unstable communication.
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Soliton Systems Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ri Kamata; hereinafter "Soliton") and ARAV Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Itsuki Shirahisa Reyes; hereinafter "ARAV"), which develops and provides remote control and autonomous driving solutions for construction machinery, will promote collaboration aimed at popularizing ultra-remote control solutions in construction sites.
Through this collaboration, we will strengthen the integration between Soliton's video transmission system "Smart-telecaster™ Zao" (hereinafter "Zao") and ARAV's remote control device series for construction machinery, "Model V/E". This will enable us to propose and provide an "ultra-remote control environment" based on stable, low-latency video transmission, even in sites with unstable communication environments, to a wide range of customers.
■ Background of Collaboration
The construction industry is experiencing a rapidly growing need for remote control of construction machinery in hazardous areas, mountainous regions, and remote locations, driven by the aging of skilled operators and a decline in young entrants. However, mobile communication networks are often unstable in such environments, making it a significant challenge for practical implementation to ensure "low-latency and stable video transmission," which is a prerequisite for remote operation.
■ Overview of Collaboration
Soliton has been developing and selling its "Zao" series, which transmits video by multi-linking multiple carrier lines, for many years, and has a wealth of implementation experience in remote control and operation of construction machinery, remote construction, and autonomous driving of vehicles. On the other hand, ARAV has delivered and operated its "Model V/E" series of remote control devices at multiple construction sites using a retrofit approach that enables remote control by adding it to existing construction machinery.
Products equipped with both Soliton's "Zao" series and ARAV's "Model V/E" series on the same construction machine have already been released for sale and shipment in several remote operation projects, and the adoption of this combination is expanding depending on the site's communication environment and maintenance system. Specific combination examples are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Based on these achievements, we will further evolve the collaboration between the two companies and contribute to labor saving, safety improvement, and productivity enhancement in the construction industry.
Figure 1: Zao type-G used for video transmission
Figure 2: Remote control device Model V/E series
About Soliton Systems Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment, Soliton Systems has consistently focused on new technology trends in the IT and electronics industries, achieving numerous "firsts in Japan." In recent years, the company has been involved in everything from IT security centered on authentication to cyber countermeasures, as well as high-definition video transmission systems utilizing mobile phone lines (4G, 5G) and Wi-Fi, remote driving, and remote operation. As a domestic manufacturer, we provide products and services that emphasize original "manufacturing" and "creativity."
Established: 1979, Sales: 19.7 billion yen (FY2025/12), Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime
Company Website (https://www.soliton.co.jp/)
About ARAV Inc.
ARAV's mission is to "solve societal challenges in uncharted territories through robotics," and the company develops and provides remote control and autonomous driving solutions for construction machinery. Through its retrofit remote control device series "Model V/E," which can be added to existing construction machinery, and various autonomous driving and remote control systems, ARAV contributes to solving labor shortages in construction sites, improving safety in hazardous work areas, and enhancing productivity.
Established: April 1, 2020, Representative Director: Itsuki Shirahisa Reyes
Company Website (https://arav.jp/)
Contact for Product Inquiries:
Soliton Systems Co., Ltd. Video Communication Division
Tel: 03-5360-3860 / E-mail: stc-sales@soliton.co.jp
Through this collaboration, we will strengthen the integration between Soliton's video transmission system "Smart-telecaster™ Zao" (hereinafter "Zao") and ARAV's remote control device series for construction machinery, "Model V/E". This will enable us to propose and provide an "ultra-remote control environment" based on stable, low-latency video transmission, even in sites with unstable communication environments, to a wide range of customers.
■ Background of Collaboration
The construction industry is experiencing a rapidly growing need for remote control of construction machinery in hazardous areas, mountainous regions, and remote locations, driven by the aging of skilled operators and a decline in young entrants. However, mobile communication networks are often unstable in such environments, making it a significant challenge for practical implementation to ensure "low-latency and stable video transmission," which is a prerequisite for remote operation.
■ Overview of Collaboration
Soliton has been developing and selling its "Zao" series, which transmits video by multi-linking multiple carrier lines, for many years, and has a wealth of implementation experience in remote control and operation of construction machinery, remote construction, and autonomous driving of vehicles. On the other hand, ARAV has delivered and operated its "Model V/E" series of remote control devices at multiple construction sites using a retrofit approach that enables remote control by adding it to existing construction machinery.
Products equipped with both Soliton's "Zao" series and ARAV's "Model V/E" series on the same construction machine have already been released for sale and shipment in several remote operation projects, and the adoption of this combination is expanding depending on the site's communication environment and maintenance system. Specific combination examples are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Based on these achievements, we will further evolve the collaboration between the two companies and contribute to labor saving, safety improvement, and productivity enhancement in the construction industry.
Figure 1: Zao type-G used for video transmission
Figure 2: Remote control device Model V/E series
About Soliton Systems Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment, Soliton Systems has consistently focused on new technology trends in the IT and electronics industries, achieving numerous "firsts in Japan." In recent years, the company has been involved in everything from IT security centered on authentication to cyber countermeasures, as well as high-definition video transmission systems utilizing mobile phone lines (4G, 5G) and Wi-Fi, remote driving, and remote operation. As a domestic manufacturer, we provide products and services that emphasize original "manufacturing" and "creativity."
Established: 1979, Sales: 19.7 billion yen (FY2025/12), Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime
Company Website (https://www.soliton.co.jp/)
About ARAV Inc.
ARAV's mission is to "solve societal challenges in uncharted territories through robotics," and the company develops and provides remote control and autonomous driving solutions for construction machinery. Through its retrofit remote control device series "Model V/E," which can be added to existing construction machinery, and various autonomous driving and remote control systems, ARAV contributes to solving labor shortages in construction sites, improving safety in hazardous work areas, and enhancing productivity.
Established: April 1, 2020, Representative Director: Itsuki Shirahisa Reyes
Company Website (https://arav.jp/)
Contact for Product Inquiries:
Soliton Systems Co., Ltd. Video Communication Division
Tel: 03-5360-3860 / E-mail: stc-sales@soliton.co.jp
FAQ
What challenges in the construction industry does this collaboration address?
It addresses challenges such as a shortage of skilled operators, improving safety in hazardous work, and enabling remote operation in areas with unstable communication environments.
What are the benefits of integrating the technologies of both companies?
It enables stable, low-latency video transmission even in areas with unstable communication, realizing a more practical ultra-remote control environment.
What are the characteristics of ARAV's remote control devices?
They are retrofit devices that can be added to existing construction machinery, enabling remote operation for various types of equipment.
What are the strengths of Soliton Systems' "Zao" series?
Its technology bundles multiple carrier lines to transmit video, ensuring stable transmission even in unstable communication environments.
How might this technology evolve in the future?
It is expected to be applied to autonomous driving of construction machinery and remote operation in wider and more complex sites.