Caterpillar Inc. will expand its collaboration with NVIDIA to drive innovation across industries through next-generation, AI-enhanced contractor solutions and manufacturing systems. This engagement will change how work gets done for Caterpillar operators.
Equipping machines for the AI generation
Caterpillar is investing to equip its assets for an AI-enabled future. The NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform enables real-time AI inference on Cat construction, mining, and power equipment, laying the foundation for next-generation autonomy and intelligent in-cab experiences. These upgrades will ensure assets are ready for AI-assisted and potentially autonomous operations.
For example:
- In-cab AI features: An intelligent operator assistant providing contractors with personalized insights to help them lead with confidence and win with speed, as well as real-time coaching, productivity tips, and safety alerts for operators.
- Autonomy at scale: Construction and mining machines equipped with AI-driven recommendations, capable of processing billions of data points in milliseconds to navigate complex, variable job site conditions.
- A new level of machine intelligence: Cat fleets powered by AI, machine learning, computer vision, and edge computing that process sensor data in real time and serve as a digital nervous system for’ job sites.
Transforming manufacturing and supply chain operations
To meet evolving industry needs, Caterpillar is using its NVIDIA AI Factory to transform manufacturing and supply and to create safer, leaner, more resilient production systems. Caterpillar’s manufacturing digital data platform takes advantage of this accelerated AI infrastructure and NVIDIA AI libraries to automate and accelerate important manufacturing processes, including forecasting and scheduling.
Caterpillar is also building physically accurate digital twins of its factories on NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and OpenUSD. With these digital twins, Caterpillar teams can design, simulate, and optimize layouts and production processes before building in the real world.
“As AI moves beyond data to reshape the physical world, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation — from job sites and factory floors to offices,” said Joe Creed, CEO of Caterpillar. “Caterpillar is committed to solving our customers’ toughest challenges by leading with advanced technology in our machines and every aspect of business. Our collaboration with NVIDIA is accelerating that progress like never before.”
“For a century, Caterpillar has built the industrial machines that shaped the world, said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “In the age of AI, NVIDIA, and Caterpillar are partnering across the full spectrum — from autonomous construction fleets to the AI data centres powering the next industrial revolution.”
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