Bobcat advances innovation with Rogue X Concept

Bobcat has released the design of the RogueX conceptual machine. As a research and development project,  Bobcat says that the machine was built as a proving ground to advance the Bobcat innovation roadmap, evaluate customer perceptions and test the limits of machine functionality.

The Rogue X concept machine. (PHOTO: Bobcat)

“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,” said Joel Honeyman, Doosan Bobcat Vice President of Global Innovation.

As job sites change and operators turn to remote operation, Bobcat says that they have decided to take the S7X concept further by fully eliminating an operator station. The machine explores the idea of operating where humans cannot go to tackle work in more places from a remote position.

By building the loader without a cab and using advanced kinematics, the company says that 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 of building an all-electric loader [the Bobcat T7X], we wanted to think bigger, broader and take a leap far into the future,” said Matt Sagaser, Director of Innovation Accelerated at Bobcat.

“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 is just getting started on what is next.”

RogueX is in the early research and development stage at Bobcat.