The design of RX3 has patents pending that cold shape Bobcat’s future lineup. | Credit: Doosan Bobcat
At CES 2026 this week, Doosan Bobcat Inc. introduced a suite of AI-powered, autonomous, and electrified technologies such as the RX3 concept loader designed to simplify operations and increase productivity for construction equipment.
The electric-powered Bobcat RogueX3 (RX3) is in its third generation. Doosan Bobcat designed it to be compact, quiet, autonomous, and with a footprint similar to existing Bobcat (manned) machines. The robot is equipped with tracks that provide traction across a variety of work surfaces.
The modular design of the RX3 allows for interchangeable components: cab or no cab, wheels or tracks, configurable lift arms, and more. Users can tailor the machine to specific tasks, and it could be built and powered in multiple ways, including electric, diesel, hybrid, or even hydrogen, said the company.
“For nearly 70 years, Bobcat has led the compact equipment industry by solving real problems for real people,” said Scott Park, vice chairman and CEO of Doosan Bobcat. “Today, as workforce needs change and jobsites become more complex, we’re responding with intelligent systems that empower people to accomplish more, faster, and smarter. These innovations aren’t concepts for the distant future; they’re advancements that are shaping how work gets done right now.”
Bobcat is also a technology partner of Agtonomy, which provides the intelligence, perception stack, and fleet management for custom-fitted Bobcat tractors for agriculture.
Doosan Bobcat offers AI support for construction equipment
Also at CES, Doosan Bobcat announced the Bobcat Jobsite Companion, an AI-enabled feature for compact construction equipment. It said new features improve the overall functionality and safety of the system while offering increasing autonomy for operations.
The onboard AI feature uses a proprietary large language model (LLM) to provide real-time voice and display support, automating more than 50 functions without requiring cloud connectivity, said the company.
“Jobsite Companion lowers the barrier to entry for new operators while helping experienced professionals work faster and more precisely,” said Joel Honeyman, vice president of global innovation at Doosan Bobcat. “It’s not just smarter technology; it’s a smarter experience that puts expert-level guidance directly in the cab.”
Other RX3 innovations on display at CES
In addition, Doosan Bobcat announced the following offerings:
- Collision warning and avoidance system: A new system for compact machinery that uses imaging radar to track surroundings and that can automatically slow or stop the machine to prevent accidents.
- Advanced display technology: A transparent MicroLED display integrated into cab windows. It overlays 360-degree camera views, performance data, and asset tracking directly onto the operator’s field of vision.
- Bobcat Standard Unit Pack (BSUP): A modular, stackable, and rugged battery system designed for the harsh environments of construction sites. It is scalable across the Bobcat lineup and available to other manufacturers.
- Service.AI: A support platform that gives technicians instant access to repair manuals, diagnostic guidance, and historical data to accelerate troubleshooting and minimize downtime.
While these technologies are currently showcased as prototypes or concepts, they represent Bobcat’s shift toward integrating AI, autonomy, and electrification into the modern jobsite, said the company. Doosan Bobcat displayed its innovations at Booth 5840 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
In Las Vegas, Doosan Robotics Inc. also demonstrated its AI-Powered Depalletizing system, its Scan & Go Autonomous Robotic Solution for composites repair, and a partnership with Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. for finishing large structures.
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