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Bobcat AI-Integrated Heavy Machinery

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Inside the CES exhibition hall, the creator approaches a Bobcat skid-steer loader. He introduces Philip, a Bobcat representative, who explains that the machine's exterior remains familiar, but the significant changes are internal, focusing on AI integration. The AI assistant responds to voice commands (e.g., 'Turn on the lights,' 'Turn off the lights,' 'Tell me about my oil maintenance'), providing information and executing commands. Philip details how the AI automatically optimizes hydraulic settings for various Bobcat attachments (e.g., sweeper, forestry head), eliminating manual adjustments and saving time. A key feature highlighted is the 'Job Cost Dashboard,' which allows operators to input labor rates, estimated job time, and material costs to track real-time job progression, fuel consumption, and overall profitability. The creator expresses significant excitement for this feature, deeming it 'best of show' for its ability to help owner-operators become better business owners by providing crucial data.

Goal: The creator explores a Bobcat skid-steer loader equipped with AI, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can optimize machine settings for various attachments and track job costs in real-time, greatly benefiting owner-operators.

Tools and materials

  • AI Assistant
  • Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader (RX3)
  • Touchscreen Display

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dive into it. I am going to be the first person to admit that I've come to CES. I've seen the technology that Bobcat has brought to CES and have not embraced it until today. This is the kind of technology that I would actually pay extra for. Where's Phillip? Phillip. >> Yes, sir. >> Come on. Let's check this out. Uh guys, Nothing on the outside of the machine has really changed from what us tried and true operators are familiar with. Is that correct, Philip? >> Correct. >> Everything's on the inside. Let's go inside and check this out. And it's a big thing, but it's not a big thing at the same time. So, tell me about this, will you, Philillip? >> Absolutely. So, we've taken AI and integrated into the machine to help auto operators be more efficient, help them understand what the machine is doing and command the machine to do things for them so they can keep their hands on the joysticks at all times. So, we've got a walkie-talkie button right here. And we've got AI right here. Turn on the lights. Okay. Turning on the lights. Turn off the lights. Okay. Turning off the lights now. >> Tell me about my oil maintenance. >> The engine oil hours remaining are 542. You're due for an oil change after one. >> That's enough. So, you can have this set. What else can you have this set? You tell me, Philip. >> Is there anything else I can assist you with? >> Shut up. Okay. So, tell me about this. Absolutely. As you know, Bobcat has hundreds of attachments. You can connect up any attachment and the machine will automatically set your recommended settings from the machine to optimize your attachment. If you've never used one before, >> so if I tell this machine, hey, I'm going to put up a hook a sweeper up to this. Optimize the hydraulics for the sweeper attachment. It will do it. If I have a forestry head, optimize the flow rate and the pressure for the forestry head. will be able to optimize those types of things without making me try to figure out how to do that for me. >> Absolutely. As long as it's a Bobcat branded attachment. >> Right. Right. Right. Right. Okay. Bobcat that is worth it to me right there because just dialing all this in, making sure your maintenance is right. All of these little things are the things that I feel gets overlooked >> in the field. We find that people don't customize and use the settings we provide them because they're buried in the display. They don't…

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