After the operator pressed the voice button on the joystick and said, "Attach the 24-inch awl-shaped attachment," the construction equipment automatically swapped the attachment. When the operator then said, "Set it to the optimized settings," the display in the cab showed the AI notifying, "Settings have been optimized."
On the 5th (local time) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Doosan Bobcat held its CES 2026 media day and released a video showing a demo of its new technology, Bobcat Jobsite Companion. The technology is an AI-based voice command system that helps operate construction equipment easily. Even beginners using construction equipment such as skid loaders or excavators can execute more than 50 functions, including equipment settings and engine speed control, with their voice alone.
There is also a feature in which the AI recommends the most suitable settings depending on the work environment, the task, and the attachment in use. It runs on a large language model (LLM) independently developed by Doosan Bobcat and operates reliably even in areas with unstable network connections. Doosan Bobcat is the first in the construction machinery industry to apply this kind of technology to compact and construction equipment. A Doosan Bobcat official said, "It could solve the generational turnover issue among skilled workers in the United States."
Doosan Bobcat also unveiled a service artificial intelligence (AI) that day. The AI instantly searches product user guides and repair manuals for hundreds of attachments released so far. Built on an LLM model, it allows immediate questions and provides step-by-step guidance on maintaining construction equipment. To prepare for situations where it is difficult to type a question, it can also be operated by voice. The technology was developed to minimize repair time and reduce workers' expense losses.
Scott Park, vice chairman and CEO of Doosan Bobcat, said that day, "Today, workforce demands are changing and jobsites have become more complex," adding, "Doosan Bobcat is responding with intelligent systems that help people achieve more and provide support." He emphasized, "Bobcat Jobsite Companion and the like are not concepts for the distant future," and "They are innovations shaping how work is performed today."
Doosan Bobcat also unveiled for the first time the standardized modular battery pack BSUP. Depending on the required battery voltage and capacity, BSUP can be expanded by stacking or linking battery packs. It is agnostic to equipment type and manufacturer and supports fast charging. Doosan Bobcat plans to apply BSUP first to its forklifts, loaders, and excavators, then gradually expand its use.
The electric unmanned platform LogX3 also made its debut through the media day. "LogX3" is not a simple prototype but a test bed to realize future technology. Depending on the jobsite, it can be operated unmanned without a cab or with a cab added for direct control, and it can adopt wheels or tracks (continuous tracks). It also supports a variety of power sources, including electric, diesel, hybrid, and hydrogen.
In addition, Doosan Bobcat unveiled a "collision warning and avoidance system" that uses radar to determine position, direction, and speed, as well as a next-generation display integrated into the cab windshield.
A Doosan Bobcat official explained, "All the technologies unveiled this time are configured as a single integrated solution ecosystem, and many are being developed with commercialization in mind."