The Bobcat RogueX concept, revealed at Conexpo 2023, combines technologically advanced features to make it a one-of-a-kind machine. While most closely resembling a tracked loader, the manufacturer claims the machine is in a league of its own.
As a research and development project, the machine was built as a proving ground to advance the Bobcat innovation roadmap, evaluate customer perceptions and test the limits of machine functionality.
“RogueX was conceived with consideration for the worksite of the future and how a customer’s needs may evolve—with a focus on ease of use, remote operations, autonomous functionality, sustainable operations and features that allow operators to accomplish more with one machine,” Doosan Bobcat’s vice president of global innovation, Joel Honeyman, said.
As jobsites change and operators turn to remote operation, Bobcat took its concept further by fully eliminating the operator station. The machine explores the idea of operating where humans can’t go, to tackle more work in more places than ever from a remote position.
By building the loader without a cab and using advanced kinematics, RogueX features next-generation unique functionality including both vertical-path and radial-path lift capabilities in one machine.
The all-electric and autonomous concept machine produces zero emissions as it features a lithium-ion battery, electric drive system and no hydraulics.
“After our successful development building the Bobcat T7X all-electric loader, we wanted to think bigger, broader and take a leap far into the future,” Bobcat’s director of accelerated innovation, Matt Sagaser, said. “Our dedicated innovation team took a bold approach and designed a machine that breaks all of the rules.
“RogueX sets a framework for what is possible, and our team’s just getting started on what’s next.”
