Bobcat Company has proudly announced that its RogueX2 all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award for Design Concept. This accolade is part of an esteemed international competition that celebrates excellence in design and business, attracting approximately 20,000 entries each year and ranking among the largest design contests globally.
“We are honored to receive the world-renowned Red Dot Award for Design Concept, recognizing the groundbreaking design of the RogueX2,” said Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Doosan Bobcat. “This award is a testament to the dedication of our teams, who are passionate about pushing design boundaries and advancing innovation to redefine the machines of tomorrow.”
Initially unveiled at CES 2024, the RogueX2 serves as a proving ground for innovation, boasting several patents pending. The concept loader features a lithium-ion battery, electric drive-actuated lift and tilt kinematics, eliminating the need for hydraulics. With wheels designed to maximize battery run time, the RogueX2 employs axial flux motors, enhancing its tractive effort for improved performance.
Distinctively, the RogueX2 has been designed without a cab to explore how future work machines can be optimized for new technologies and to create a transformative work experience. Bobcat emphasizes the importance of innovative thinking in shaping the future of machinery.
“To build a smarter, more sustainable, and connected future, we must ask the questions that others have overlooked and invent solutions that previously did not exist,” Honeyman remarked.
The development of the RogueX2 was heavily supported by the Bobcat Global Design Studio in collaboration with the Bobcat Global Innovation team. Currently, the RogueX2 remains in the research and development phase and is not yet available for commercial sale.
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