Case Construction Equipment is consolidating machine control, safety perception systems, autonomous-ready technology and telematics connectivity into a single modular package dubbed RoofX.
The roof-mounted integrated hardware and software system is portable from machine to machine. It integrates sensors, GNSS, LiDAR, cameras and more to bring operational intelligence, advanced safety and higher productivity to the jobsite, the manufacturer says.
The product is the result of Case parent company CNH Industrial’s 2023 acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS, a manufacturer of satellite positioning technology solutions. CNH claims it is the only OEM with a vertical supply chain, enabling it to develop its own 2D and 3D applications, including software, sensors antennas and receivers for machines.
“Owning our own GNSS technology and being able to integrate that technology across the entire platform enhances everything and makes our time to market much faster,” said Tyler Mills, head of CNH Construction Parts and Service for North America.
As the name implies, the X-shaped unit is designed to expand in all four directions to attach to the corners of the roof on any piece Case equipment. The company says universal compatibility with other brands will also be possible, as long as the machine has electric-hydraulic controls. Sensors and GNSS receivers power precision functions, like Hemisphere receivers, and enable integration of advanced features like remote control, object perception and a next-generation display.
The center of the RoofX unit serves as the “digital brain” of the machine, analyzing inputs from the sensors and deciding where the machine will go.
The adjustable arms extend out to the four corners of the roof and serve as modular connections. Antennas on the edge send data back to the cloud. Each corner has a lens for the Advanced Perception Solution, while a LiDAR sensor is in the center.
The camera system with 3D perception and site tracking enables collision avoidance, jobsite mapping, auto guidance, autonomous loading, remote-controlled operation, auto grading, vehicle-to-vehicle communication and more.
RoofX will be able to receive over-the-air updates to adapt to changing customer needs.
To watch a rendering of how the technology will work on a jobsite, check out the video from Case below:
RoofX debuted at Conexpo 2026. Case expects commercialization of the technology within the next two years.
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