JLG wins award for autonomous boom lift

JLG Industries has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in the CES Innovation Awards.

The company won the Best of Innovation award in the Robotics category, as well as being named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category.

JLG’s concept Boom Lift with End-Effector. (Image: JLG).

The winning entry, JLG’s Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector concept machine, offers a look at how traditional lift equipment can be transformed into autonomous, job-performing robots capable of executing complex elevated tasks such as welding, inspection or installation.

Designed for industrial environments, the machine combines robotic manipulators, AI-guided control and multi-sensor perception into a rugged, mobile platform.

It autonomously navigates, positions and performs work at height with precision, either independently or in coordinated fleets. The system integrates with digital twins and job site management platforms, creating a scalable robotic solution for connected, semi-structured outdoor environments that redefines what is possible in construction robotics.

Pushing boundaries 

The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 36 tech product categories. This year the program received a record number of submissions — over 3,600. Those with the highest score in each category receive the Best of Innovation distinction. A panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions.

“We’re honored that JLG has been recognized with a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation award and as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree for our Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector concept,” said Shashank Bhatia, chief technology officer and global vice president of engineering, JLG.

“At JLG, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of technology — from electrification and connectivity to safety and sustainability. Every innovation we develop begins with listening to our customers, understanding the challenges they face every day on the job site and designing solutions that help them work safely, intelligently, sustainably and efficiently. These awards are a testament to our dedication to delivering solutions that reimagine what’s possible on job sites.”