Reproducing a Site Where Humanoid Robots Collaborate with an Evolved Next-Generation Traffic Control System!

【"SECURITY SHOW 2026" (Tuesday, March 3 - Friday, March 6: Tokyo Big Sight) Exhibition Newsletter】

Establishing a New Technology Development Company This Year to Accelerate Social Implementation of AI Traffic Guidance Systems

~Contributing to Improved Safety at Traffic Control Sites, Aiming for Automated Vehicle Guidance~

VOLLMONT Holdings Inc. (Address: Ome City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeharu Mochizuki; hereinafter referred to as VOLLMONT) has announced the advanced version of its "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance" (hereinafter referred to as "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance"), an automated vehicle guidance system for one-way alternating traffic*2 within its "Traffic Control and Security" business*1. They also showcased the humanoid robot "Comune+® Walker" (hereinafter referred to as "Comune+® Walker"), which replicates the actions of human traffic controllers. These were demonstrated at the VOLLMONT exhibition booth during "SECURITY SHOW 2026" held from March 3rd (Tue) to March 6th (Fri), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight (Booth Number: East Hall 7 / SS7006).

At the exhibition booth, the compact system-equipped dedicated vehicle "Comune+® mini" (hereinafter referred to as "Comune+® mini"), along with the smooth movements of "Comune+® Walker" capable of performing traffic control like humans, attracted significant interest from industry professionals and many attendees. Additionally, visitors experienced systems contributing to on-site safety and security, such as the "Comprehensive Construction Site Monitoring System 25," which utilizes human presence sensors and communication technology to protect the safety of construction sites and passersby, deepening their understanding of traffic control and security sites.

*1) Traffic Control and Security: Security services provided by private security companies, as stipulated in Article 2, Item 2 of the Security Services Act. Along with "Crowd Control Security" which aims to prevent accidents in urban areas and at large-scale events, it is also referred to as Type 2 Security. Traffic control and security primarily involves accident prevention at road construction, building construction, highways, and commercial facilities, with the main tasks being guiding vehicles and pedestrians at each site. Pedestrian guides direct pedestrians in areas where traffic is obstructed or where construction sites or events block sidewalks or roadways.

*2) One-way Alternating Traffic: In road construction, etc., vehicles from both directions are allowed to pass through a single lane. Among traffic control and security, this is the most difficult and poses a high risk of accidents for both guides and vehicles.

■ About "SECURITY SHOW 2026":

● Dates: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closes at 4:30 PM on the final day)

● Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) East Hall 7 (Booth SS7006)

● Exhibition Contents: The following live demonstrations and product explanation presentations were conducted:

1) Vehicle One-way Alternating Traffic Guidance Robot System "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance"

2) Dedicated Vehicle Equipped with Vehicle One-way Alternating Traffic Guidance Robot "Comune+® mini"

3) Traffic Control and Security Humanoid Robot "Comune+® Walker"

4) Pedestrian Guidance System "Comprehensive Monitoring System 25"

■ System-Integrated Humanoid Robot "Comune+® Walker"

【Functions】

・Receives "Go/Stop" instructions from the "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance" one-way alternating traffic guidance system and performs basic traffic control operations accordingly.

【Features】

・Features the same design wrapping as the dedicated vehicle "Comune+® mini" equipped with the one-way alternating traffic guidance system.

・Measures 127 cm in height and weighs approximately 35 kg, with 43 movable joints throughout its body.

【Future Development】

Development will proceed towards on-site field testing, aiming to evolve the robot to handle various site conditions.

■ Advanced Version of the One-way Alternating Traffic Guidance System "Comune+®model-S 2.0 advance"

"Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance" is an advanced version developed based on "Comune+® model-S 2.0"*3, which was created by systemizing the skills of our experienced traffic controllers to automate vehicle guidance at road construction sites. It has undergone continuous functional improvements through field tests at traffic control sites and traffic simulations.

"Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance" is equipped with proprietary control functions, including the automatic setup function. This automatic setup function allows for simple guidance by switching between "Go/Stop" at fixed intervals during setup, significantly reducing the time required from system startup to the initiation of signal-based guidance compared to previous models.

*3): "Comune+® model-S" was developed in December 2022 as a robot designed to automate vehicle guidance at road construction sites by systemizing the skills of our experienced controllers.

【System Configuration】

The one-way alternating traffic guidance system consists of the following functions.

● Features of "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance"

1) Collaboration with "Comune+® Walker," an advanced humanoid robot for traffic control and security.

2) Emits "Go" and "Stop" audio prompts corresponding to the guidance actions of the autonomously moving "Comune+® Walker."

3) Utilizes image processing functions via traffic guidance cameras, combining cameras and guidance algorithms, to detect vehicles around the construction zone and make "Go/Stop" decisions based on surrounding traffic conditions and signal status.

4) Guidance possible during system setup, reducing time to start guidance by approximately 20%.

Improved to allow guidance even during setup, enabling simple "Go/Stop" switching at fixed intervals. This reduces the time required from system startup to the initiation of signal-based guidance by approximately 20%*4.

*4): System processing time, preparation time, and power consumption reduction rates are based on investigations from post-development field tests.

5) Significant reduction in on-site transportation and setup time due to miniaturization of the system-equipped vehicle.

The system-equipped vehicle "Comune+® mini" has been reduced to about two-thirds of its previous size, enabling installation at both ends of construction zones and in areas where installation was previously difficult. The system can be activated immediately upon arrival.

6) Data analysis and information sharing across multiple devices.

・Equipped with a recording function, allowing real-time saving of on-site video footage to a cloud system.

・Performs verification of issues that occurred during system operation and data analysis through the accumulation of video data.

・Video footage is accessible from all devices connected to the cloud.

● Three modes added to suit site needs:

・Mountain Mode: Enables traffic control in mountainous areas where passage through construction zones takes time. During the day, it provides guidance that does not require coordination with human guides, and at night, it switches to fixed-time guidance.

・Guide Coordination Mode: The guidance system and human guides coordinate to provide guidance. This allows a single guide to manage traffic in situations where traditional guidance systems would struggle, such as at intersections requiring manual traffic control.

・Night Mode: Provides specialized guidance for nighttime construction sites, using night-vision cameras (under development).

■ Dedicated Vehicle Equipped with One-way Alternating Traffic Guidance System "Comune+®mini"

"Comune+® mini" is a "mobile one-way alternating traffic guidance system" where the "Comune+® model-S 2.0 advance" one-way alternating traffic guidance system, developed to automate vehicle guidance at road construction sites by systemizing the skills of our experienced traffic controllers, is mounted on a dedicated vehicle.

■ Experience the "Comprehensive Construction Site Monitoring System 25" Enhancing Convenience and Safety of Pedestrian Guidance at Construction Sites

The "Comprehensive Construction Site Monitoring System 25," which further enhances the safety of pedestrian guidance at construction sites, was also demonstrated. This system utilizes AI-equipped IoT devices incorporating AI, sensors, and communication functions to support pedestrian guidance and traffic control measures such as vehicle traffic stops.

● Main Features:

1) Variable control of balloon length up to 150 cm to match the width of the guidance path.

2) Prevents children from crawling under by adjusting the balloon height to 90 cm from the ground.

3) Improved safety through automatic voice alerts and flashing patrol lights synchronized with balloon extension and retraction.

4) Newly introduced "Automatic Mode" with image recognition that automatically extends and retracts balloons when people approach the guidance path. This allows one guide to control traffic at two entrances/exits, improving operational efficiency.

5) Remote operation from an office or vehicle using "Automatic Mode" and "LTE communication." This can substitute for rest personnel at multiple sites, improving guide efficiency, promoting work style reform, and preventing heatstroke.

6) Promotes departure from the guidance path by default with automatic voice alerts when the balloon is extended, contributing to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists around construction sites.

7) Improves safety by managing alternating traffic for pedestrians on narrow guidance paths through a 3-stage opening/closing function of the balloon ("Full Extension," "Half Open," "Full Open") and synchronized voice instructions and LED displays with the extension status.

6) Easy assembly/disassembly and relocation in a short time due to a divisible system structure.

■ About "VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies Inc.":

To accelerate the development of AI traffic guidance systems and promote their adoption in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a new company, "VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies Inc." (hereinafter referred to as VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies), will be established within fiscal year 2026. Through further development and operation, we aim for the early social implementation of AI traffic guidance systems.

We aim to develop AI traffic guidance systems that can be used even in high-traffic, complex, and challenging sites in the Tokyo metropolitan area by categorizing AI traffic guidance for one-way alternating traffic.

By consolidating the functions of AI traffic guidance system development, field testing, and operation, which have been carried out by VOLLMONT Holdings and VOLLMONT Security Service, into "VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies," we aim for the early social implementation of AI traffic guidance systems. Furthermore, in aiming for the social implementation of AI traffic guidance systems, we have categorized AI traffic guidance for one-way alternating traffic. We aim to develop AI traffic guidance systems that can be used even in high-traffic, complex, and challenging sites in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

● Organizational Structure at VOLLMONT Holdings:

● Provision of AI Traffic Guidance through Collaboration between "VOLLMONT Security Service" and "VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies"

Security operators belonging to "VOLLMONT AI Guidance Technologies" will transport "Comune+®" to construction sites and collaborate with traffic controllers belonging to "VOLLMONT Security Service" to provide AI traffic guidance. By clarifying the roles of each organization, we will build a more efficient operation.

■ Development of Robots and Systems Useful for "Traffic Control and Security" at Construction Sites

The security industry faces issues such as labor shortages and an aging workforce among traffic controllers who perform "traffic control and security," leading to delays or cancellations of construction projects. Furthermore, with the ongoing need for infrastructure upgrades, such as aging and seismic retrofitting of lifelines like electricity, gas, and water/sewage systems, demand for road construction is expected to continue, and consequently, the demand for "traffic control and security" is likely to increase.

In response, VOLLMONT aims to contribute to a sustainable society by developing traffic control robots and systems as auxiliary systems to address labor shortages and aging workforce challenges. In September 2020, we announced the development of "Comune+® model-1" (hereinafter referred to as "model-1"), a traffic control robot for traffic-vulnerable individuals*5. In March 2022, at "SECURITY SHOW 2023," we presented the product concept for "Comune+® model-2" (hereinafter referred to as "model-2"), a one-way alternating traffic guidance robot. At "SECURITY SHOW 2024" in March 2023, we exhibited and explained "model-S," the successor to "model-2." At "SECURITY SHOW 2024," we also developed "Comune+® mover," a dedicated vehicle equipped with a guidance system capable of alternating traffic guidance at "T-junctions" (formal name: Choji-ro), a feature highly requested during field testing. Last year, at "SECURITY SHOW 2025," we developed "Comune+® model-S 2.0," with significantly improved functions for practical field use, its compact guidance vehicle "Comune+® mini," and "Comune+ Walker," designed for human-like guidance in conjunction with the system. Through the development of the "Comune+®" series, VOLLMONT Holdings will continue to strive towards solving challenges surrounding traffic control and security, such as ensuring safety and addressing labor shortages.

*5) Traffic Vulnerable Individuals: In this context, refers to individuals who are more susceptible to traffic accidents, such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

＜Challenges in Traffic Control and Security / One-way Alternating Traffic＞

Traffic control and security faces several challenges, as listed below. To ensure the safety and security of pedestrians and construction workers, the advancement and efficiency of traffic control and security through systemization and robotization are essential.

■ Aiming to Create a Safer Society by Utilizing Technologies Such as AI, Cloud, and IoT

"Comune® model-S 2.0 advance," "Comune+® mini," and "Comune+® Walker" incorporate the latest technologies such as AI, cloud, and IoT, along with the traffic control and security experience and know-how accumulated by our company over many years. We will continue to enhance the functionality of our traffic control robot systems by leveraging the latest technologies and our experience and know-how in traffic control and security, aiming to build a safer society and create a more rewarding work environment for those working on-site.

Through the development of the "Comune+®" series, VOLLMONT will continue to dedicate its efforts to solving the challenges surrounding traffic control and security, such as ensuring safety and addressing labor shortages.

＜Contact Information＞

VOLLMONT Holdings Inc. Public Relations Department

Address: 3-18-3 Shinmachi, Ome City, Tokyo 198-0024

TEL: +81-428-32-8777 (General), FAX: +81-428-33-6277

E-mail: robo@vollmont.co.jp

URL: https://www.vollmont.co.jp/

* "Comune+®" is a registered trademark or trademark of VOLLMONT Holdings Inc.

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