Kubota Reveals All-Terrain Robot for Construction Sites
Kubota is ready to unveil its new all-terrain robot, the KATR, to the world next month – a device the company says could bring a variety of benefits to construction jobsites, including transporting materials, site inspections, even security.
The four-wheeled KATR is designed for handling rough terrain, including slopes, while keeping its cargo deck stable. It can be operated remotely or by on-board controller. It runs on a diesel engine but plans are in the works to develop an all-electric version.
The robot is already getting attention ahead of its scheduled debut at the annual technology show CES (formerly Consumer Electronics Show) January 7-10 in Las Vegas. It won Best of Innovation in the 2025 CES Innovation Awards in the Industrial Equipment and Machinery product category.
The KATR would travel a jobsite by remote control or by its onboard controller. The company also says it is designed for agricultural use as well, or even in forestry and disaster response.
“Given the versatility of the KATR, it has a wide range of applications specifically designed to enhance productivity in the agriculture and construction sectors,” says Brett McMickell, Kubota North America chief technology officer.
The company says its key feature is a “dynamic stability control system” that uses “gyroscopic sensors and load cells to detect the centre of gravity and the slope of the terrain.”
The robot’s four legs are adjusted automatically to keep the cargo deck level on uneven terrain. Sensors collect data that is processed instantly to hydraulically extend or retract each leg individually to match the surface. Each wheel has its own independent motor for handling tough terrain.
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