Caterpillar has showcased a set of new AI and autonomous construction technologies at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 trade show. The company has demonstrated a single digital platform designed to connect jobsite operations through AI-driven assistants and autonomous machinery.

The new tools include the Cat AI Assistant, a tool designed to help operators interact with equipment and digital data to speed up decision-making. Caterpillar has also displayed its first autonomous soil compactor, the Cat CS12, alongside new collision mitigation systems for its Detect portfolio.

The products new include:

• Cat CS12: Fully autonomous soil compaction vehicle
• C3.6 and C13D: New high-horsepower industrial engines
• Cat Compact: A streamlined service and equipment destination for small contractors
• VisionLink integration: On-highway data from Geotab integrated into Caterpillar’s fleet management platform
• Services Commitment: A new programme offering next-day parts and two-day repair guarantees

Rod Shurman, president of Caterpillar’s Construction Industries Group, said the technology is intended to address industry-wide challenges including labour shortages, safety, and productivity.

Caterpillar has also announced an upgraded services framework that includes “Cat Credits” if parts or repair deadlines are not met.