Caterpillar Inc.
American maker of construction and mining equipment with 690+ autonomous trucks deployed globally, expanding autonomy across excavators, dozers, and loaders.
Caterpillar Inc. is an American multinational corporation founded in 1925 through the merger of Holt Manufacturing Company and C.L. Best Tractor Company, now headquartered at 5205 N O'Connor Blvd, Suite 100, Irving, Texas. The company designs, manufactures, and sells machinery for construction, mining, oil and gas, and other industries.
Caterpillar's autonomy program, active since 1994, had over 690 autonomous Command for Hauling trucks operating globally as of end-2024, targeting over 2,000 by 2030. In early 2026, Caterpillar unveiled autonomous excavators, loaders, haul trucks, dozers, and compactors for construction sites. The company acquired robotics assets from Marble Robot Inc. to advance on-board autonomy capabilities including perception, localization, and planning.
Caterpillar's venture division has invested in over 30 companies focused on robotics, autonomy, and energy solutions.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Cat Command for Hauling
Autonomous haulage system for Cat 789D and 793 off-highway mining trucks, with over 690 units deployed globally as of end-2024 and a roadmap to 2,000+ by 2030.
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WEBSITE
https://www.caterpillar.comHEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1925
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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