Bobcat Jobsite Companion Named Technology Finalist for CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards
Bobcat Company’s Jobsite Companion technology was named a technology category finalist for the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards, earning recognition for its AI-enabled approach to machine operation, jobsite productivity and operator support. Designed to simplify how operators interact with equipment, Jobsite Companion uses voice-activated automation, machine insights and cost-tracking tools to help crews work more efficiently and make better decisions on the jobsite.
Bobcat Earned Recognition for Jobsite Innovation
The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards recognize construction industry breakthroughs based on innovation, application, engineering, scalability and impact. Bobcat’s selection as a finalist placed Jobsite Companion among the standout technologies highlighted at the 2026 show in Las Vegas. For Bobcat, the recognition reinforced its focus on practical technology that helps operators and businesses solve real jobsite challenges.
Jobsite Companion Changes How Operators Interact with Machines
Jobsite Companion was developed to make machine operation simpler, smarter and more intuitive. Instead of forcing operators to stop work, search menus or leave the controls, the system uses voice-activated automation to help manage machine functions and provide operation support directly from the cab.
Key capabilities include:
Voice control for more than 50 machine functions
Automatic attachment setting optimization
Answers to operation questions, including fault code information
Machine cost tracking compared against job estimates
A dashboard that turns machine hours into clearer profitability insight
AI-Enabled Tools Support Better Jobsite Performance
By combining automation, equipment data and operator guidance, Jobsite Companion gives crews a more connected way to manage work. The technology is designed to reduce guesswork, improve efficiency and help operators stay focused on the task in front of them. For contractors, that means machine data can become more useful in daily operations, especially when tracking costs, estimating job performance and managing equipment productivity.
Bobcat Continued to Push Compact Equipment Forward
Bobcat described Jobsite Companion as one of the most significant evolutions in machine-operator interaction in nearly two decades. The technology reflects the company’s broader push toward smarter compact equipment that is easier to operate, more connected and more useful for both operators and owners. With AI-enabled assistance, voice activation and job-cost visibility, Jobsite Companion showed how Bobcat is bringing more practical intelligence into the compact equipment category.
Bobcat Jobsite Companion Highlighted the Future of Smarter Machine Operation