Pilot Program

Start Your Autonomous Equipment Pilot

Low-risk path to autonomous operations. Retrofit 3-5 machines, run for 60-90 days, and decide based on real results from your site.

What's a Pilot?

A pilot program lets you experience CHINOU autonomous equipment on your site, with your machines, and your team — before committing to a larger deployment.

  • Select 3-5 machines for retrofit
  • Define success metrics with our team
  • 60-90 day evaluation period
  • Full support and training included
  • Scale decision based on real results

Pilot Includes

Retrofit Installation

2-3 day installation per machine. Non-invasive, protects your warranty.

Operator Training

Full training on fleet control dashboard, autonomous operations, and intervention protocols.

On-Site Support

CHINOU team on-site during initial deployment. Remote support throughout the pilot period.

Performance Analytics

Detailed metrics on productivity, utilization, and operator efficiency throughout the pilot.

Who It's For

Pilot programs are available for rental companies, contractors, and government agencies.

Rental Companies

Turn your rental fleet into an autonomous fleet. Solve the operator shortage and create new revenue streams with premium autonomous rentals.

New revenue stream with premium pricing
1 operator manages 3-4 machines
Increased utilization rates
Competitive differentiation
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General Contractors

Do more with fewer operators. Win more bids with faster timelines. Autonomous equipment changes the economics of your projects.

Solve labor shortage constraints
24/7 operation capability
Consistent excavation quality
Compressed project timelines
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Government Agencies

Autonomous excavators for disaster response, critical infrastructure, and hazardous environments. Remove operators from dangerous situations.

Operator safety in hazardous zones
Rapid disaster response deployment
6+ years of government deployments
Full procurement documentation
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The Process

From discovery call to scale decision, here's how a pilot program works.

1

Discovery Call

We discuss your fleet, operations, and goals. Identify the best machines and use cases for the pilot.

30-60 min
2

Fleet Assessment

Technical review of selected machines. Site visit if needed. Define pilot scope and success metrics.

1-2 weeks
3

Installation

Our team installs the retrofit kit on 3-5 machines. Non-invasive, 2-3 days per machine.

1-2 weeks
4

Training

Your operators learn the fleet control dashboard. Practice autonomous operations with full support.

2-3 days
5

Pilot Operation

Run autonomous operations on your site with CHINOU support. Track metrics and optimize performance.

60-90 days
6

Results Review

Review pilot data together. Discuss results, learnings, and scale decision based on your experience.

Final meeting

Proven Results from 400+ Projects

1:3-4

Operator to Machine Ratio

60%

Workforce Reduction

50%

Fuel Savings

24/7

Operation Capability

These results are based on actual deployments across 400+ projects, including Japan's largest dam project and 6+ years with fire departments.

Ready to Start?

Fill out the contact form and our team will reach out to schedule a discovery call. We'll discuss your fleet, operations, and whether a pilot program is right for you.

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