Doosan Bobcat Introduced Smarter Machines for Simpler Operation at CES 2026
Doosan Bobcat introduced a new suite of AI-powered technologies, advanced display concepts, autonomous equipment and modular battery systems at CES 2026, showcasing how the company is making compact construction equipment smarter, simpler and more connected. The lineup included Bobcat Jobsite Companion, Service.AI, a prototype Collision Warning and Avoidance System, Advanced Display Technology, the autonomous electric RogueX3 concept loader and the Bobcat Standard Unit Pack modular battery system.
Bobcat Showcased Technology Built to Simplify the Jobsite
At CES 2026, Doosan Bobcat focused on technology designed to make equipment easier to operate, service and manage. The company presented a connected system of solutions built around artificial intelligence, electrification, autonomy and real-time machine data. These innovations were developed to support operators, technicians, fleet owners and jobsites where skilled labor shortages, equipment uptime and operational complexity continue to be major challenges.
The CES lineup highlighted several major areas of innovation:
AI-enabled machine operation
Faster service and repair support
Collision warning and avoidance technology
Advanced transparent display concepts
Autonomous and electric equipment design
Modular battery systems for future electric machines
Bobcat Jobsite Companion Brought AI into the Cab
At the center of Bobcat’s CES announcement was Bobcat Jobsite Companion, described as the industry’s first AI-enabled feature for compact construction equipment. The prototype system was designed to give operators real-time support directly from the machine, using voice and display interactions to answer questions, adjust attachment settings and provide operational recommendations. Because Jobsite Companion runs entirely onboard the machine through Bobcat’s proprietary AI large language model, it can function even on remote or connectivity-limited jobsites without relying on cloud access.
Jobsite Companion was built to help operators keep their hands on the controls while automating more than 50 machine functions. For newer operators, it can lower the learning curve by offering guidance from inside the cab. For experienced operators, it can help improve speed, precision and confidence by making machine settings and operational support easier to access during the workday.
Service.AI and Collision Avoidance Focused on Uptime and Awareness
Bobcat also introduced Service.AI, a prototype AI-powered service and support platform created to help dealers and technicians reduce equipment downtime. The system gives users quick access to repair manuals, warranty details, diagnostic guidance and Bobcat’s archive of historical service cases. By delivering step-by-step support similar to a master technician, Service.AI was designed to make troubleshooting faster, streamline repairs and help address service labor challenges.
The company also showcased a prototype Collision Warning and Avoidance System for compact equipment. Using advanced imaging radar, the system tracks nearby objects in real time, including their position, direction and speed. When a potential hazard is detected, the machine can alert the operator and may automatically slow down or stop. The goal is to improve jobsite awareness without making operation more complicated, especially in busy environments where people, machines and materials are constantly moving.
RogueX3, Advanced Displays and Modular Batteries Showed the Future of Equipment Design
Doosan Bobcat used CES 2026 to show how future compact equipment could become more adaptable, electric and connected. One of the most forward-looking concepts was RogueX3, Bobcat’s most advanced concept loader to date. The machine was fully electric and autonomous, with the ability to operate remotely or autonomously without a cab. Its modular design allowed for different configurations, including cab or no cab, wheels or tracks and multiple lift-arm options. Bobcat also noted that future versions could support different power sources, including electric, diesel, hybrid or hydrogen.
Bobcat also highlighted Advanced Display Technology, a MicroLED, transparent, auto-tint, touch-enabled display concept built into a cab door or machine window. Instead of forcing operators to look away from the jobsite, the display overlays machine data and alerts directly into the operator’s field of view. Features included 360-degree camera views, collision alerts, jobsite feature displays, machine performance data and real-time asset tracking.
The Bobcat Standard Unit Pack, or BSUP, rounded out the CES technology lineup as a modular battery system designed for rugged jobsite conditions. BSUP units were built to be stackable, fast-charging and scalable across compact equipment such as loaders, excavators and forklifts. Designed for dusty, dirty and high-impact environments, the system was presented as a foundation for cleaner, quieter electric equipment in the future.
Doosan Bobcat Advanced AI, Autonomy and Electrification for the Modern Jobsite