How Caterpillar Uses AI to Revolutionize Construction Safety & Efficiency

From Munro Live.

At CES 2026, Caterpillar unveiled its latest advancements in AI-powered construction equipment, demonstrating how data and intelligent systems are transforming the way construction work gets done. In an interview with Munro Live, Brandon Hootman, Vice President of Data and AI at Caterpillar, shared an in-depth look at the company’s efforts to bring cutting-edge technology directly to the jobsite.

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