January 26, 2026
Caterpillar’s AI Vision Takes Shape, but Data, Cloud Focus Was the Precursor
Caterpillar has plans for AI in its construction equipment; autonomy at scale and machine learning with computer vision, sensors, and edge computing; and Cat AI Assistant, which enables customers to engage with the company’s machines. The bigger story, however, may be the years of transformation, data preparation, and technology infrastructure leading up to Caterpillar’s big CES 2026 splash.