草野測器社 List of Products and Services

【Road Maintenance Management DX】 ◆Surface Condition Survey We measure three elements of the pavement surface: "flatness," "cracking," and "rutting," to assess the level of pavement damage. ◆Nationwide Availability Short measurement distances... Need results quickly... Feel free to contact us first. ◆High-Speed, High-Precision Imaging High-resolution images can be captured while driving at high speeds (up to 100 km/h). No vehicle restrictions are necessary. ◆Compatible with General Vehicles A compact unit equipped with high-resolution lasers and cameras can be mounted on various vehicle types. It captures and records while driving at high speeds (up to 100 km/h), eliminating the need for vehicle restrictions and successfully reducing on-site work time. ◆Operational Day or Night By employing a unique filter and IR laser, it is less affected by sunlight, allowing for capturing images at any time of day. ◆Improved Workability and Fair Evaluation through Automated Analysis Automatic extraction of cracks, potholes, and ruts has been achieved. Inspection results can be saved as digital data along with geographic data, making it easy to compare deterioration over time.

• Other civil engineering services

Water-based rust inhibitor is a safe and secure anti-rust spray. Three Assurances: 1. Does not fall under organic chemical substance regulations No substances included that are subject to the Specific Chemical Substance Hazard Prevention Regulations (Special Regulations) for 75 substances. Under the Organic Solvent Poisoning Prevention Regulations, the substances methanol and ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether are not included as they are below the 4% threshold for regulation. 2. Non-hazardous under the Fire Service Act Non-flammable, with no restrictions on transportation, storage, or quantity brought in. Low odor. Extremely low impact on human health. 3. No use of flammable gases The water-based rust inhibitor uses nitrogen gas (inert gas) for spraying. It does not use gases commonly found in general sprays, such as DME or LPG (flammable gases).

• Rust Inhibitor

The "Anti-Navi Shovel" is a product that allows you to use your current pile navigation system "LN-150" as a sensor for the machine guidance system. It can be mounted on small hydraulic excavators with a machine weight of less than 6 tons, regardless of the construction equipment manufacturer. In addition to ICT-utilized construction, it is equipped with features for "creating horizontal planes on-site" and "2D mode" that you can use in your regular construction work. 【Features】 ■ Can be mounted on small excavators ■ Easy 2D/3D/ICT construction ■ No GNSS required ■ Creation of 3D design data for ICT-compatible construction ■ Supports efficient on-site surveying through the use of pile navigation and surveying applications *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Surveying
• Surveying Consulting

The "Smart Construction Retrofit Kit" is a product that can be retrofitted to your existing construction machinery, enabling immediate ICT construction. It can be easily installed on hydraulic excavators regardless of the manufacturer. With added features such as 3D machine guidance and an optional payload meter, it can be utilized as ICT construction machinery. Additionally, we offer a dedicated app called "Smart Construction Pilot" to utilize the various functions of this product. 【Features】 - The 3D machine guidance function reduces the need for string lines, leading to shortened construction periods and reduced labor costs and other expenses. - It can be used as ICT construction machinery in ICT-utilized projects promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. - Compared to conventional products, it is more affordable and equipped with necessary functions such as GNSS correction information, allowing for immediate commencement of ICT construction upon installation. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prime movers, torque converters, hydraulic equipment, generators
• Work tools
• Other Software

"Coordinates" refer to a two-dimensional coordinate system with X and Y axes. This document introduces the basics of "coordinate management and total stations." It clearly presents topics such as "arbitrary coordinates and public coordinates" and "coordinate measurement with total stations" using diagrams. Please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ What are coordinates? ■ Converting angles and distances to coordinate values ■ Arbitrary coordinates and public coordinates ■ Coordinate measurement with total stations ■ Information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• others

Our company conducts inspection and calibration of the surveying equipment that you regularly use. Since we handle this in-house, we can respond quickly, and during the inspection and calibration period, we also prepare substitute equipment for the surveying instruments you have entrusted to us. This document includes a Q&A format addressing questions such as "What will be inspected and calibrated?" and "When should I have it calibrated?" regarding the inspection and calibration of surveying instruments. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ What will be inspected and calibrated? ■ How long will it take? ■ When should I have it calibrated? ■ Is there a calibration certificate? ■ INFORMATION *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other services and technologies

The 3D data and 3D model visualization tool 'Microsoft HoloLens2 × GyroEye Holo' can fulfill various on-site needs such as: - Wanting to embody 3D data on-site while leaving records of construction... - Wanting to see blueprints at the actual location hands-free... (support for marking and inserting) - Wanting to check for interferences before construction... (progress confirmation, equipment interference) We provide total support from 3D measurement services to 3D model visualization. If you send us the actual site blueprints, we will provide you with 'HoloLens2' equipped with '3D data' and '3D models' of the site, so please feel free to contact us! *We are currently posting videos showing usage images in actual work sites! Please take a look! [Contents] ■ What is Microsoft HoloLens? ■ What is GyroEye Holo? ■ How to see 3D models with HoloLens2 ■ Achievements with Microsoft HoloLens2 × GyroEye Holo - Projecting 3D models on-site - Maintenance management with 3D models *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical equipment

"GIS" refers to a system that visualizes, creates, edits, searches, analyzes, and predicts geographic spatial information (geospatial data). This document contains a wealth of information about GIS, including what can be done with GIS, its application fields, and five benefits. Our company has accumulated solid knowledge and know-how in GIS over more than 60 years of history. We promise to provide the best proposals and support to address our customers' various requests and challenges. [Contents] ■ What is GIS (Geographic Information System)? ■ What can be done with GIS? ■ Application fields of GIS ■ Data used in GIS (examples) ■ Five benefits of GIS *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other services and technologies
• others

At Kusano Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd., we sell and rent surveying and measuring instruments, including pile navigation and quick measurement navigation, testing equipment, meteorological instruments, and more. We also engage in GIS utilization, 3D surveying/design, and other contract work. This document provides a detailed introduction to "Pile Navigation," which allows for pile driving and observation with measurement accuracy equivalent to that of a total station, and "Quick Measurement Navigation," an app compatible with construction system ICT construction sites. We invite you to read it. [Contents] ■ What is Pile Navigation? ■ What is Quick Measurement Navigation? ■ First Step (Try using Pile Navigation + Quick Measurement Navigation) ■ Second Step (Increase work efficiency with Pile Navigation + Quick Measurement Navigation) ■ Third Step (Utilize 3D data with Pile Navigation + Quick Measurement Navigation) ■ Next Step (Adapt to ICT with Pile Navigation + Quick Measurement Navigation) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Surveying
• Surveying Consulting

This document covers surveying using satellite navigation systems "GNSS" from the United States, Russia, the European Community, China, and others. It introduces various classifications of surveying, including "standalone positioning" and "relative positioning." Additionally, you can check the precautions for GNSS surveying. Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ What is GNSS ■ What is GNSS surveying ■ Standalone positioning and relative positioning ■ Differential method and interferometric positioning ■ Static method *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Surveying
• Surveying Consulting

"RTK-GNSS" allows for real-time baseline analysis by sending observation data from the mobile station to the fixed station using low-power radio equipment. Observations can be made even at known point 0. By following the guidance of the dedicated software, one-person operation is possible, and for large-scale sites, equipment installation can be done in one go without any issues. Additionally, by contracting with a provider that distributes correction information for electronic reference points over the internet, we also offer a "network-type RTK-GNSS" that enables real-time baseline analysis with just one unit. [Features] ■ Observations can be made even at known point 0 ■ One-person operation is possible by following the guidance of the dedicated software ■ Equipment installation for large-scale sites can be done in one go *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Surveying
• Analysis and prediction system
• Other measuring instruments

Are you struggling with the storage and organization of a large number of paper documents? Our company specializes in "preserving" these paper materials as data and "utilizing" them for business purposes. We possess the technology and equipment to meet our customers' needs. By digitizing, you gain the advantages of easy duplication, space-saving, and the ability to quickly search through a large volume of documents. **Benefits of Digitization** - Easy duplication - Space-saving - No worries about damage or dirt - No deterioration - Easy sharing within the organization - Quick searching through a large number of documents *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

• others

The "Wood Cliff Hanger" is a play equipment that stimulates imagination and expands children's potential while allowing them to feel the warmth of wood. It features a climbing board similar to bouldering. The irregularly shaped wooden protrusions nurture children's imagination and physical abilities. Additionally, the hollow space within the pentagonal prism can be equipped with steps and nets made of ropes. Children can play in a space like a "secret base" that no one else can find. 【Four Ways to Play】 ■ Climb ■ Hide ■ Catch ■ Roll *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Playground equipment

This document provides an easy-to-understand explanation of "CAD." "CAD" stands for "Computer Aided Design," which refers to computer-assisted design. It is a tool that allows for design using a computer. Design tasks that were previously performed by hand can now be supported by computers, enhancing efficiency. Currently, there are "2D CAD" for creating two-dimensional drawings and "3D CAD" for creating three-dimensional models. [Contents] ■ What is CAD ■ Types of CAD ■ What is BIM/CIM ■ Utilization of CIM ■ Information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Drawing, tracing, CAD

The "Microsoft Hololens2" is a work efficiency tool for infrastructure maintenance management. Many inspection and repair tasks are done manually, which inevitably involves tacit knowledge. By using this product, it is possible to convert this tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge, and by utilizing the equipped cameras and sensors, the work performed while wearing the device can also be digitized. Additionally, there is no need for aerial work platforms or scaffolding, significantly reducing the time and effort required for technicians to get close to walls, thereby improving the productivity of inspections and investigations. 【Features】 ■ Overlay real-world and real-scale drawings/3D models ■ See interferences before construction (quality checks, equipment interferences) ■ View pipes and structures behind walls after construction (support for maintenance work after completion) ■ What is visible on-site is also visible at headquarters (site understanding) ■ Communication can occur between headquarters and the site (on-site support) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Construction and process management software

As a professional in surveying who has responded to the needs of many customers, we are offering a free booklet titled "Surveying Equipment Types: What You Can't Ask Now!" which provides detailed explanations of the types of surveying equipment and important points to consider when using them. This booklet serves as an introductory resource to resolve questions like, "I can't explain total stations (electronic theodolites) in detail..." or "Which laser should I really use in a site with this kind of elevation difference...?"—questions you may feel hesitant to ask. It contains essential information for beginners, new employees, and veterans alike. We encourage you to take advantage of it! [After using this material...] Our company offers rental and sales of measurement instruments such as RI moisture meters and density meters, as well as surveying equipment (total stations, levels, theodolites)! If you have any questions about selecting measurement or surveying equipment, please feel free to consult with us. [Contents (excerpt)] ■ Total Station (Electronic Theodolite) ■ Level ■ Laser Level ■ Theodolite (Transit) ■ For those looking for measurement or surveying equipment *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and analysis equipment leasing and rental
• Construction machinery leasing and rental
• Distance measuring device/length measuring device

As a professional in surveying who has responded to the needs of many customers through measurements, we are offering a free booklet titled "How to Use Surveying Equipment Correctly - Rental Edition," which provides detailed explanations of the types of surveying equipment and important points and precautions when using them. "What do you lend out?" "Will you teach me how to use it?" "Isn't it going to break since it's used repeatedly?" These questions are answered in a Q&A format. Our company also provides support for rental items. Please feel free to contact us. [Contents] ■ What do you lend out? ■ Will you teach me how to use it? ■ Isn't it going to break since it's used repeatedly? *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Surveying

This document introduces "Okudake Wi-Fi," which builds Wi-Fi networks in areas with no radio signal reception. It includes sections on "Background of Wi-Fi Areas in Construction Sites" and "Realizing Network Connectivity in Construction Sites with Wireless Technology," among others. Additionally, several case studies are included, so please take a moment to read through them. [Contents] ■ Background of Wi-Fi Areas in Construction Sites ■ Realizing Network Connectivity in Construction Sites with Wireless Technology ■ Case Study 1: Implementation of a Closed Area Wi-Fi Data Collection System ■ Case Study 2: Tourism and Disaster Prevention Wi-Fi Station ■ Case Study 3: Long-Distance Wireless Communication for Offshore Wind Farms *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Wi-Fi router

Our company offers rental and sales of external machine guidance systems equipped with GNSS and various sensors for existing heavy machinery. This allows for effective utilization of assets without the need to purchase or rent ICT construction machinery. We also provide rental of the 3D design data necessary for operation and the TS and GNSS rovers required for surveying. We will make suitable proposals based on your equipment situation. Please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Effective utilization of assets without the need to purchase or rent ICT construction machinery ■ Provision of systems compliant with the compaction management guidelines for embankments using TS and GNSS ■ By adding GNSS and various sensors externally, not only machine guidance but also machine control is possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Construction machinery leasing and rental

This document introduces the "Okudake Camera" handled by Kusano Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. It features characteristics such as simplicity, affordability, and high image quality, as well as the advantages of a short zoom lens, the equipment shape of the wireless device housing box, and the camera unit. It also introduces "Okudake Wi-Fi" and "Okudake Camera Sorakanshi," so please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (Excerpt)】 ■ Features ■ Applicable Areas ■ Advantage 1: Large Capacity Low-Cost SIM Service ■ Advantage 2: Extended/Aggregated Transmission ■ Information on Implemented Cameras *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Security cameras and surveillance systems

Kusano Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. Printer Services 【Business Contents】 ■Binding ■Copying ■CAD Output ■On-Demand Printing ■Filing/Scanning ■CAD Tracing *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• others

A must-see for those handling RI moisture and density meters for the first time! Kusano Measuring Instruments' First-Time Series 【Contents】 ◎ First-Time RI Moisture and Density Meter ■ What is an RI moisture density meter? ■ What is the measurement principle? ■ Safety and management methods, etc. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Measurement and analysis equipment leasing and rental

One of the main symptoms of a viral infection is fever. By screening individuals with fever using thermography, we can prevent indoor infections and outbreaks in places such as schools, event venues, and corporate offices before they occur. It is ideal for facilities with frequent large entries and exits.

• Other measuring instruments

Study on Construction Management Methods Using ICT Slope Construction

• Special Construction Method

■360° Panorama Video There are various scenes for utilization, including real estate, showrooms, inspection tours, tourism introductions, and company presentations! ■Emotions that cannot be conveyed through still images are possible with 360° panorama. While still images can only show fragments of certain parts, a 360° view allows for a complete presentation! ■Restaurants are not only utilizing this in their establishments but also in business scenes. By capturing construction sites and inspection tours in 360°, it is possible to leave behind comprehensive footage of the location without missing any details!

• others

Leave your i-Construction needs to Kusano Measuring Instruments! We have numerous achievements within Fukushima Prefecture and will contribute to solving your challenges from consideration of implementation to support! ■ 3D Measurement Services... We support everything from 3D data design to creation using UAVs and 3D laser scanners. ■ ICT Construction for Heavy Machinery... We offer proposals for the introduction of bulldozer MC (Machine Control) and hydraulic excavator MG (Machine Guidance), among others. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Bulldozers and scrapers
• Motor graders, roadbed machines, compaction machines

This catalog contains basic knowledge about industrial drones handled by Kusano Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. It covers fundamental information about industrial drones, including topics such as "How do multirotors fly?", aircraft specifications, and aviation laws. If you are considering the use of drones as a tool for your work, please use this as a reference. [Contents] ■ What is a drone ■ Types of drones ■ Basic knowledge for operating industrial drones ■ Aviation laws ■ About the use of drones, etc. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Other measuring instruments

Our company conducts 3D measurement operations utilizing drones. By equipping drones with cameras, we can take a large number of aerial photographs of the measurement site and analyze the images to obtain three-dimensional data of the terrain. It is also possible to equip drones with 3D laser scanners to acquire three-dimensional data. 【Benefits】 ■ Safe operations and extensive surveying - Measurement can be conducted in areas that are inaccessible to humans. Especially in disaster sites, capturing images from above allows for a quick assessment of the damage while ensuring the safety of personnel. ■ Cost-effective - Compared to traditional aerial surveying methods such as aerial laser surveying and aerial photogrammetry, this can be carried out at a lower cost. *For more details, please download the PDF (Basic Knowledge of Industrial Drones) or contact us.

• Other measuring instruments
• Surveying Consulting

We offer a rental service for "Pile Navi," which allows anyone to easily and quickly drive piles by themselves. We provide carefully inspected and calibrated equipment based on JSIMA standards for rental. Options such as Quick Navi are also available. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Features of "Pile Navi"】 ■ Automatic leveling with just the power on ■ Easy equipment setup ■ Controller is an Android device ■ Effective even in civil engineering sites with elevation differences *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Measurement and analysis equipment leasing and rental