JLG Industries has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association with a CES Best of Innovation award in the Robotics category. The company was also named an honouree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category.
A JLG boom lift with robotic end effector concept machine was the winning entry. JLG will demo the concept in the Oshkosh booth at CES in January.
“We’re honoured that JLG has been recognized with a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation award and as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree for our Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector concept,” says Shashank Bhatia, Chief Technology Officer and Global Vice President of Engineering, JLG.
“These awards are a testament to our dedication to delivering solutions that reimagine what’s possible on job sites.”
The boom lift with robotic end effector concept offers a look at how traditional lift equipment can be transformed into autonomous, job-performing robots capable of executing complex elevated tasks such as welding, inspection or installation.
The concept combines robotic manipulators, AI-guided control and multi-sensor perception into a rugged, mobile platform.
It autonomously navigates, positions and performs work at height with precision, either independently or in coordinated fleets.
The system integrates with digital twins and jobsite management platforms, creating a robotic solution for connected, semi-structured outdoor environments.
The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honouring design and engineering in 36 tech product categories. This year the program set a record with more than 3,600 submissions.
Those with the highest score in each category receive the Best of Innovation distinction. A panel of industry judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions.
In addition to the two JLG awards, Oshkosh also won a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation award in the Travel and Tourism Category for its Striker Volterra electric airport rescue and firefighting vehicle, which features 28 per cent faster acceleration compared to its traditional diesel ARFF.
As well, Oshkosh was named a CES Innovation Awards honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category for the McNeilus Volterra electric refuse and recycling vehicle.
“Every day, our team is focused on developing innovative, practical solutions for everyday heroes who shape the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites,” said Jay Iyengar, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer, Oshkosh Corporation.
“We are proud to be recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for our newest solutions that make tough jobs easier.”
