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Autonomous
Bluelight Brings Autonomy to Asphalt Rollers With New Kit Under $50K
Initially available for Cat's CW16 and CW34 pneumatic-tire rollers, Autopilot follows operator-set rolling patterns to automate asphalt compaction.
November 4, 2026
Nighttime street construction site with emergency lights, traffic signals, and barriers under wet conditions
Machine control
Trimble Earthworks Releases Lower-Cost 3D Machine Control for Excavators
A new dual-antenna DA2 configuration for Trimble Earthworks gives small- and mid-size contractors a less expensive path to 3D machine control.
October 29, 2026
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July 7, 2026
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Off-Road Trucks
Deere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes
The bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.
October 9, 2026
Yellow and black John Deere articulated dump truck with 460 capacity in urban setting
Technology
Ziggy the Robot Can Grab a Nail Gun — and Get to Work
Zinova’s Tool Intelligence lets LimX Dynamics’ Tron 2 robots use construction tools for formwork, rebar and concrete tasks.
October 5, 2026
Orange robotic arm with sensors in laboratory setting, ZINOVA Labs branding visible
Technology
Kubota’s $6,000 Autosteer System Expands to Compact Machines
WorkSmart Autosteer adds autopilot-like precision guidance to select Kubota tractors, mowers and RTVs, with accuracy down to 1 inch.
September 16, 2026
Aerial view of orange Kubota RTV with WorkSmart Autosteer system
Autonomous
“Landfill of the Future”: WM Begins Autonomous Equipment Pilot with Caterpillar
Following a successful pilot of a remote-controlled D8 bulldozer, the landfill operator will test a Cat-developed autonomous landfill compactor.
August 18, 2026
Rusty bulldozer with blue blade parked in desert landscape at golden hour with mountains in background
Autonomous
Komatsu Partners With AIM Intelligent Machines to Automate Bulldozers and Excavators
The new partnership combines Komatsu’s Smart Construction platform with AIM’s physical AI to let machines plan, navigate and execute earthmoving tasks autonomously.
August 17, 2026
Yellow Komatsu excavator and bulldozer operating on a dirt construction site with forest in background
Robotics
A Robot Subcontractor? Monumental Wants You to Hire its Brick-Laying Robot
Instead of buying equipment, contractors hire Monumental's trio of autonomous bricklaying robots and pay only for finished walls.
August 12, 2026
Construction worker operating machinery at urban building site with protective barriers and brick structures
Technology
Ex-SpaceX Engineers Raise $115M to Build Semi-Autonomous Construction Equipment
TerraFirma says operators could oversee fleets of retrofitted excavators, dozers, loaders from screens, making them up to 300% more effective.
July 21, 2026
Yellow Caterpillar excavator operating at sunset on a dirt construction site with trees in background
Technology
New Hexagon, RodRadar Tech Stops Excavator Bucket Before Striking Utilities
The new AI-integrated system detects buried lines in real time and automatically stops the bucket before contact.
May 11, 2026
Yellow excavator demonstration at outdoor trade show event with attendees and exhibition tents under sunny skies
Autonomous
Video: Operator Teaches Hitachi ZX135US-7 Excavator to Dig on its Own
With a few inputs from the operator, the excavator takes over with Gravis’ new Copilot system to autonomously dig a trench.
May 8, 2026
Orange Hitachi excavator performing trenching operations with material discharge, demonstrating autopilot technology on construction site
Autonomous
Iron Insider: How Bluelight's $50K Autonomy Kit Can Boost Productivity Up to 14%
No operators? No problem. Turn rollers and haul trucks autonomous to boost production and improve safety — no new equipment needed.
May 5, 2026
CAT road roller compactor with yellow and blue design on forest background with 'Instant Payback?' text overlay
Technology
New Komatsu Smart Construction Tools Turn Jobsite Data into Action
New software, hardware and mobile tools improve jobsite data capture, 3D planning and field-to-office communication across mixed fleets.
May 1, 2026
Construction operator controls excavator on job site with workers and equipment in background
Bulldozers
Komatsu Teases D61PXi-25 Dozer with IMC 3.0 Intelligent Machine Control
A bigger blade, more horsepower and IMC 3.0 aim to boost output on Komatsu’s latest midsize dozer.
April 16, 2026
Yellow bulldozer pushing soil at construction site under blue sky
Autonomous
Bluelight Expands Retrofit Autonomy to Volvo Articulated Trucks, Cat Rollers
The installation time for Autopilot is 3 to 6 hours and requires only a model-specific harness and minimal hardware changes.
March 25, 2026
Construction site with yellow bulldozer and grader equipment on red clay soil with pine forest background
Technology
Topcon Debuts New Machine Control, Safety and Geomatics Tech at ConExpo 2026
The new technologies are designed to increase productivity by connecting equipment, people and processes through a central platform.
March 19, 2026
Construction and surveying professionals using equipment including total station, excavator, and installation tools on various job sites
Technology
Leica Expands 3D Machine Control Compatibility to Cat Wheeled Excavators
The 3D solution expands Cat's 2D Grade Assist features, boosting precision, safety and productivity, Leica says.
March 11, 2026
Construction worker in yellow safety gear monitoring Cat wheeled excavator with bucket raised at work site
Machine control
Cat's Voice-Controlled AI Assistant Opens New Doors for Productivity, Safety (Video)
Cat AI Assistant can improve technician efficiency and coach novice machine operators to work like pros.
January 12, 2026
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Compact Utility Loaders
“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026
Stand-on mini loader sales have nearly quadrupled, making them more popular than wheel loaders while saving workers' backs.
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Manufacturer News
KOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment Business
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Tractors
More Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A Tractors
Orange and black CASE compact track loader with snow plow attachment displayed at indoor trade show
Compact Utility Loaders
Case Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170
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Excavators
Inside KOBELCO’s Largest Conventional Excavator: The 85-Ton SK850LC-11
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