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CES 2026 Doosan Bobcat introduces AI voice control for compact equipment

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By Park Jae-hyuk
  • Published Jan 6, 2026 1:06 pm KST
Doosan Bobcat Vice Chairman and CEO Scott Park speaks during the CES 2026 Media Day event in Las Vegas, Monday (local time). Courtesy of Doosan Bobcat

Doosan Bobcat Vice Chairman and CEO Scott Park speaks during the CES 2026 Media Day event in Las Vegas, Monday (local time). Courtesy of Doosan Bobcat

Doosan Bobcat held a Media Day event during the CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday (local time), unveiling its next-generation compact construction equipment technologies designed to simplify equipment control, minimize downtime and adapt to challenging site conditions.

At the center of its announcement was the Bobcat Jobsite Companion, the compact construction equipment industry's first voice control system powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

The technology responds through voice and display interactions, allowing operators to automate more than 50 functions — including attachment settings, engine speed, lights and radio controls — by simply asking questions or issuing voice commands.

Powered by the company’s proprietary large language model, the system runs entirely aboard the machine, enabling real-time responsiveness without reliance on cloud connectivity. This ensures full functionality even in remote or connectivity-limited jobsites, a critical requirement for construction environments.

"Jobsite Companion lowers the barrier to entry for new operators while helping experienced professionals work faster and more precisely," said Joel Honeyman, vice president of global innovation at Doosan Bobcat. "It's not just smarter technology. It's a smarter experience that puts expert-level guidance directly in the cab."

Doosan Bobcat also announced Service.AI, an AI-powered service and support platform designed to minimize equipment downtime by giving dealers and technicians instant access to the company’s full repair expertise.

"For nearly 70 years, Bobcat has led the compact equipment industry by solving real problems for real people," Doosan Bobcat Vice Chairman and CEO Scott Park said. "By combining AI, autonomy, electrification and connectivity, Doosan Bobcat is creating technology that empowers people, simplifies work and sets a new jobsite standard for the industry."