Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services, has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation recipient in the Robotics and Travel & Tourism categories. The company was also named a multiple CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category.
Oshkosh Corporation was selected as a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation recipient in:
- Robotics for its JLG® Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector, which will be demonstrated at CES 2026,
showing how robotic manipulators, AI-guided control and multi-sensor perception can transform
traditional boom lifts into autonomous mobile platforms that complete work at height. - Travel & Tourism Category for its Oshkosh® Airport Products Striker® VolterraTM Electric Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle, which has 28 percent faster acceleration compared to its traditional diesel ARFF for speed to scene when seconds matter.
Oshkosh Corporation was named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category, for its JLG® Boom Lift for Construction and Industrial Applications and its McNeilus® VolterraTM Electric Refuse and Recycling Vehicle.
“Every day, our team is focused on developing innovative, practical solutions for everyday heroes who shape the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites,” said Jay Iyengar, executive vice president and chief technology and strategic sourcing officer, Oshkosh Corporation. “We are proud to be recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for our newest solutions that make tough jobs easier — from aiding workers at height to helping manage the traveller experience at airports. These awards underscore the positive impact that autonomy, AI, connectivity and electrification can have on creating a safe, intuitive and productive future through technologies that move the world forward.”
The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 36 tech product categories. This year the program received a record number of submissions – over 3,600. Those with the highest score in each category receive the “Best of Innovation” distinction. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions.
These awards come as Oshkosh prepares to exhibit at CES 2026, where the company will showcase how its technologies are shaping the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites. From autonomous and electrified vehicles to advanced robotics, AI-driven systems and connected solutions, Oshkosh innovations are redefining the mobility, construction and essential services industries.
To learn more about Oshkosh Corporation’s advanced technologies that empower everyday heroes please visit oshkoshcorp.com. Or to schedule a booth tour at CES email oshkosh@allisonworldwide.com.
