Oshkosh Corporation CES 2026 Showcases Autonomous Electric Innovations

Oshkosh Corporation CES 2026 became a strong demonstration of how production-ready technologies can directly improve safety, productivity, and sustainability across industrial and municipal operations. At the global technology showcase, the company presented solutions that combine electrification, autonomy, robotics, and artificial intelligence with real-world deployment in mind rather than distant concepts.
The exhibits reflected Oshkosh Corporation’s focus on delivering measurable operational benefits while supporting decarbonization and workforce safety. From airport operations and construction sites to waste management and emergency response, the showcased systems addressed multiple use cases with scalable and practical designs.
Oshkosh Corporation CES 2026 Highlights Electric and Autonomous Platforms
A major attraction at Oshkosh Corporation CES 2026 was the Striker Volterra electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. Designed for airport operations, the vehicle integrates full electrification with rapid acceleration and reduced emissions, earning recognition through a CES Innovation Award for its performance and sustainability credentials.
Alongside this, Oshkosh presented a modular commercial robotic platform engineered for airport environments. The system combines autonomous mobility, AI-based perception, and task-configurable hardware, allowing a single platform to perform multiple operational roles efficiently.
Robotics and Electrification Drive Productivity Gains
The company also showcased an electric articulated boom lift equipped with a robotic end effector capable of executing tasks such as welding and painting. This innovation, also recognized by CES Innovation Awards, highlights how robotics can extend electrified equipment beyond lifting functions into precision industrial applications.

• Additional demonstrations included autonomous and connected JLG equipment designed to shift work from manual control to intelligent machine execution.

These solutions aim to improve consistency, reduce operator fatigue, and enhance jobsite safety through automation.
Oshkosh Corporation CES 2026 Advances Smart Waste and Safety Systems
In the waste management segment, Oshkosh revealed AI-powered contamination detection for refuse trucks, enabling improved recycling accuracy and reduced landfill waste. The updated HARR-E autonomous electric refuse robot was also featured, offering on-demand waste collection for communities, campuses, and indoor facilities.
Safety technology was another key focus, with the expanded Collision Avoidance Mitigation System providing real-time alerts to roadside workers, including firefighters, police personnel, and tow operators. This system is designed to reduce collision risks in high-exposure environments.
Construction Robotics Expansion Strengthens Automation Strategy
Oshkosh Corporation further reinforced its automation roadmap by expanding into construction robotics through the acquisition of Canvas technology. The integration brings robotic drywall finishing capabilities into the portfolio, addressing labor shortages while improving consistency and project timelines.
Overall, the technologies unveiled demonstrate how Oshkosh Corporation is aligning electrification, autonomy, and robotics with immediate industry needs, reinforcing its position as a supplier of deployable solutions rather than experimental concepts.