NVIDIA and Caterpillar Demo Edge AI on Heavy Equipment at CES

Caterpillar, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, demonstrated its Cat 306 CR Mini Excavator at CES, showcasing its use of natural language interaction and AI technology. The machine's AI Assistant runs on NVIDIA's Jetson Thor edge AI platform and uses NVIDIA Riva for speech handling and Qwen3 for request interpretation. The technology aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and intuitiveness for operators, helping them navigate tight spaces and avoid hazards.