Komatsu

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Tokyo, Japan · Est. 1921 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments

New deploymentRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Komatsu: 1 model, 3 deployments across 2 regions. 8 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

IP / Patents

6 Active

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Komatsu is a Japanese Construction and mining equipment manufacturer based in Tokyo, developing autonomous haul trucks (930E AHS) for surface mining, enabling driverless truck operations in commercial mining environments worldwide.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 53.6%

Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • AV
  • PUBLIC

Key Facts

Founded1921, Tokyo, Japan
CEOHiroyuki Ogawa (2023-)
ProductConstruction and mining equipment; Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) for mining trucks; Smart Construction IoT platform
PublicTokyo Stock Exchange: 6301; NYSE: KMTUY
RoboticsAHS - 700+ autonomous mining trucks deployed globally; remote operation and automation for dozers and excavators
PatentsExtensive patent portfolio on hydraulic systems, autonomous mining vehicle control, remote operation systems

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Komatsu.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Takuya Imayoshisecondary-verified

Taisuke Kusabasecondary-verified

Chief Technology Officer, Senior Executive Officer & Director

Hiroyuki Ogawasecondary-verified

ceo

Founding Team

Meitaro Takeuchi[Founder]

sole · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Meitaro TakeuchiFounder (1921)

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

7 entries
Total Tracked5
Operating5
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Intel Corporation3 · 1× joint · 10 total
Microsoft4 · 1× joint · 350 total
NVIDIA5 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Komatsu - 3 deploymentsKomatsu

Patents & Intellectual Property

6 entries
Active IP Portfolio (6 Filings Tracked)
  • US6247538B1[granted]USPTO

    US6247538B1usptograntedgranted 2001-06-19assignee

  • US6363632B1[granted]USPTO

    US6363632B1usptograntedgranted 2002-04-02assignee

  • US6799100B2[granted]USPTO

    US6799100B2usptograntedgranted 2004-09-28assignee

  • US9833901B2[granted]USPTO

    US9833901B2usptograntedgranted 2017-12-05assignee

  • US10174614B2[granted]USPTO

    US10174614B2usptograntedgranted 2019-02-12assignee

  • US8260483B2[granted]USPTO

    US8260483B2usptograntedgranted 2012-09-11assignee

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

3 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

13 entries
What is Komatsu?

Komatsu is a Japanese Construction and mining equipment manufacturer based in Tokyo, developing autonomous haul trucks (930E AHS) for surface mining, enabling driverless truck operations in commercial mining environments worldwide.

What does Komatsu make?

Komatsu has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: 930E AHS (Komatsu builds physical robots).

Is Komatsu publicly traded?

No. Komatsu is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Komatsu?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Komatsu building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.

Who is the CEO of Komatsu?

Takuya Imayoshi is the ceo of Komatsu, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Komatsu?

Komatsu is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.

Where is Komatsu headquartered?

Komatsu is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Who owns Komatsu?

Komatsu is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Komatsu operate robots?

Komatsu operates 3 verified deployments, including at Pilbara, Nevada, Perth.

How many robots has Komatsu deployed?

DEPLOY has 3 verified Komatsu deployments on record at sites including Pilbara, Nevada, Perth. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Komatsu a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Komatsu ranks in roughly the top 47% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Komatsu founded?

Komatsu was founded in 1921.

Is Komatsu safe?

Komatsu has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.