Caterpillar Taps Nvidia to Bring AI to its Construction Equipment
Cat AI, powered by Nvidia Jetson Thor, brings real-time assistance and automation to Caterpillar’s construction equipment in 2026.
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Caterpillar Taps Nvidia to Bring AI to its Construction Equipment
Cat AI Launches on Nvidia Jetson, Transforming Construction Sites Caterpillar is rolling out a new AI-driven assistant for its construction machinery—dubbed “Cat AI”—powered by Nvidia’s cutting-edge Jetson Thor platform. Designed specifically for operators in the field, the system answers questions, offers safety tips, schedules maintenance, and delivers real-time insights without requiring a laptop or office setup. As construction sites become smarter, Cat AI marks a pivotal step toward seamless, on-machine intelligence that meets workers where they are: in the dirt. Credit: Kirsten Korosec From Mining Autonomy to Onsite Intelligence While Caterpillar has long led in autonomous haul trucks for the mining industry, the company is now bringing that automation expertise to broader construction applications. The pilot program focuses on the mid-size Cat 306 CR Mini Excavator, a workhorse on urban and residential job sites. Unlike mining operations that run in controlled, remote environments,…