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Other Disclosures6432TAKEUCHI MFG.CO.,LTD.Machinery

Notice Regarding the Start of Joint Research Toward the Practical Application of Autonomous Operation of Construction Machinery

Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd., Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. and DeepX, Inc. have reached a basic agreement to commence joint research into the remote operation and automation of excavation and spoil removal work for transmission tower foundations. The parties will modify Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd.'s electric mini excavator, combine it with a spoil removal device and DeepX, Inc.'s remote and autonomous operation systems, and verify their effectiveness.

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Electric mini excavator (TM series)Spoil removal deviceRemote operation systemAutonomous operation system
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Excavation and spoil removal work for transmission tower foundations in transmission line construction

Contract Date22 June 2026 (basic agreement on the joint research signed)
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A party to the joint research. No capital or personnel relationship is disclosed.

Counterparty関西電力送配電株式会社DeepX, Inc.

Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc.: Headquartered in Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; representative: President and Representative Director Shirogane Takayuki (白銀隆之); engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of electric power distribution facilities and other businesses related to the stable supply of electricity., DeepX, Inc.: Headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; representative: Representative Director Tomiyama Shoji (冨山翔司); develops and provides autonomous operation technology for construction machinery.

Impact on Business Performance

The transaction will have no impact on the consolidated results of the Group for the current consolidated fiscal year.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Announced details
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Names of Products / Services CoveredElectric mini excavator (TM series), Spoil removal device, Remote operation system, Autonomous operation system
Counterparty関西電力送配電株式会社, DeepX, Inc.
Counterparty overviewKansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc.: Headquartered in Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; representative: President and Representative Director Shirogane Takayuki (白銀隆之); engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of electric power distribution facilities and other businesses related to the stable supply of electricity., DeepX, Inc.: Headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; representative: Representative Director Tomiyama Shoji (冨山翔司); develops and provides autonomous operation technology for construction machinery.
Relationship with the CompanyA party to the joint research. No capital or personnel relationship is disclosed.
Contract Date22 June 2026 (basic agreement on the joint research signed)
Applicable areaExcavation and spoil removal work for transmission tower foundations in transmission line construction
Impact on Business PerformanceThe transaction will have no impact on the consolidated results of the Group for the current consolidated fiscal year.
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To address the decline in the working population resulting from Japan's declining birthrate and aging population, the advanced skills required to work in narrow excavation holes, and safety issues associated with construction at considerable depth.

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