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Bobcat RogueX closely resembles a track loader, but is a cabless concept machine in a category all its own. As jobsites change and operators turn to remote operation, Bobcat eliminated the operator station completely. Designed cab-free specifically for remote operation, RogueX goes beyond imagination by using advanced kinematics and providing vertical-path and radial-path lift capabilities in one machine.  

The all-electric and autonomous concept machine produces zero emissions and features a lithium-ion battery, electric drive system and no hydraulics.  

Bobcat revolutionized the cab with a touch display. Now it’s inventing new ways to create an unparalleled cab experience for operators by exploring new concepts for advanced, transparent touch display technology.  

The latest heads-up display concept from Bobcat enables operators to look through display information to seamlessly view both the jobsite and operation information. The concept display can be positioned on the front windshield or on a cab side window on a variety of Bobcat machines, including compact excavators, telehandlers, and loaders. This display was designed to enhances operator productivity, focus and efficiency for the task at hand. 

A new collision warning and avoidance system concept from Bobcat is designed to assist operators’ jobsite awareness. Compatible with select Bobcat compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders, the technology tracks the position, direction and speed of objects relative to the machine.  

By using either the active or passive setting, operators can receive audible alerts or enable the machine to stop automatically upon detecting an object in its path. 

Featured on the E60 excavator, the Bobcat Intelligent Control System enhances machine control and operation. With greater customization of work modes, operators can increase their performance and efficiency while grading, trenching, slewing and performing other precise operations. The new Drive By Joystick mode allows operators to use joysticks to travel, similar to Selectable Joystick Control on a Bobcat loader.  

Bobcat Intelligent Control System on compact excavators will continue to drive future innovations like advanced depth check features, remote operation via Bobcat MaxControl, and autonomous functionality.  

Integrated with Bobcat MaxControl remote operation, this concept technology enables select tasks to be performed semi-autonomously on compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders. Using machine-mounted sensors, operators can plot points on a digital worksite as a path for the machine to follow during semi-autonomous operation of specific tasks.  

This concept technology adds object avoidance capabilities to Bobcat MaxControl remote operation. In the MaxControl app, set up geofences around objects and obstacles on the jobsite to avoid during remote operation. Operators can choose to operate the machine from inside the cab or use the optional MaxControl app that interfaces with the machine and its built-in sensors to avoid user-defined obstacles.