At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Hitachi Construction Machinery demonstrated how advanced technology is shaping the future of construction and mining operations.

From artificial intelligence and autonomous equipment to electric machines and real-time job site data, the innovations showcased reflect Hitachi’s shift toward more intelligent, connected equipment and job site solutions.

As Hitachi Construction Machinery’s exclusive distribution partner in Canada, Wajax continues to monitor these advancements closely as they evolve. These technologies reflect the industry’s focus on improving productivity, enhancing safety, and providing operators and project teams with better insights into their equipment and job sites.

Below are some of the key technologies and systems presented at CONEXPO that are helping shape the next generation of construction equipment.

AssistPro is a mobile AI assistant designed to support operators, technicians, and project managers with on-demand technical guidance. Accessible from a mobile device, the system provides real-time answers and operational insights whether users are working in the cab, on the job site, or offsite.

The AI assistant can retrieve technical information, images, and specific points within instructional videos to help users quickly find the information they need. By analyzing equipment manuals, job site images, technical videos, and documentation, AssistPro can deliver guidance in a conversational format using natural language text or voice commands.

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Accessible through a mobile device, allowing guidance from anywhere on the job site
• Understands natural language through text or voice commands
• Can interpret images and provide mechanical or comparative information
• Adjusts responses based on the user’s experience level
• Supports multiple languages based on device settings

Hitachi Construction Machinery also demonstrated its LANDCROS Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS), designed to automate the movement of haul trucks in mining environments.

The system enables mines to manage haul truck operations autonomously, allowing for predictable and scalable production workflows. By automating repetitive hauling tasks, operations can improve consistency while reducing human exposure to high-risk environments.

KEY BENEFITS

• Enables automated haul truck movement across mine sites
• Supports scalable production planning and fleet deployment strategies
• Reduces operator exposure to hazardous environments
• Provides consistent and predictable haulage performance

Autonomous haulage represents a major step forward in mining productivity, allowing operations to improve safety while maintaining steady production.

Hitachi also showcased a 1.7-ton electric compact excavator, designed for indoor and urban job sites where emissions and noise reduction are important considerations.

The machine is part of the Electric No Compromise Off-Road Ecosystem (ENCORE), which uses swappable battery modules to maintain continuous operation.

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Swappable battery modules allow machines to continue operating while batteries recharge
• Modular design allows machines to operate with different battery configurations
• Rapid charging modules can be replenished in minutes

This approach to electrification focuses on maintaining machine availability while providing a practical pathway toward lower-emission equipment.

A cab-mounted LiDAR and GNSS surveying system capable of capturing terrain data in real time while equipment is working.

This technology allows machines to continuously measure terrain conditions and generate digital site data without interrupting operations.

KEY CAPABILITITES

• Real-time terrain capture using LiDAR and GNSS sensors
• Automated volume tracking and stockpile measurement
• Progress monitoring throughout the project lifecycle
• Digital as-built documentation generated directly from machine data

The captured information is processed and made available through cloud-based platforms, allowing project teams to analyze site conditions and generate reports within minutes.

To address ongoing workforce shortages in the construction industry, Hitachi demonstrated a supervised autonomy system that allows operators to control multiple machines remotely.

From an offsite-style control environment, operators can monitor and manage machines located hundreds of miles away, increasing the productivity of experienced operators.

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Enables remote operation of equipment from centralized locations
• Allows a single operator to oversee multiple machines
• Can integrate with mixed fleets and multiple equipment types
• Supports increased safety and operational flexibility

This type of remote operation technology may help construction companies maintain productivity even when experienced operators are difficult to recruit.

Hitachi introduced new capabilities for the LANDCROS Connect fleet management platform, expanding how companies can monitor and manage their equipment fleets.

The latest updates introduce attachment tracking and enhanced machine data sharing.

KEY FEATURES

Attachment Management

Companies can track attachments across multiple machines, monitor how they are used, and see where they are located across the job site or fleet.

This capability is especially useful for organizations that rely on specialized attachments or rental equipment.

Machine Data Sharing

Fleet managers can now share machine data across multiple users or organizations, allowing contractors, rental companies, and project partners to access machine information during a specific time period.

This feature enables better coordination between project stakeholders and improves fleet visibility.

The TRIAS III hydraulic system is a patented three-pump system designed to maintain hydraulic performance when multiple excavator movements occur simultaneously.

When the boom, arm, and bucket operate together, traditional systems can lose hydraulic pressure. TRIAS III helps reduce this pressure loss, resulting in smoother and more responsive machine operation.

KEY PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

• Faster and smoother cycle times
• Reduced fuel consumption through improved efficiency
• Increased operator control and responsiveness
• Improved precision for complex applications
• Smoother combined movements without delayed response

TRIAS III is available on select ZAXIS-7 excavators, where it contributes to improved machine performance and operator control.

The Solution Linkage Machine Guidance system provides operators with real-time machine positioning data directly in the cab.

Using advanced sensors and positioning technology, the system displays depth, slope, and grade information to help operators perform more accurate excavation and grading tasks.

KEY FEATURES

• Real-time bucket position display in the cab
• Reduced over-excavation and rework
• Compatible with major GNSS base stations
• Accepts universal file formats
• Centralized job site data management through a web platform
• Automated material volume tracking

This system helps improve job site accuracy while reducing material waste and unnecessary rework.

Hitachi Construction Machinery also demonstrated augmented machine guidance technology capable of enabling semi-autonomous excavation tasks.

Through advanced sensors and operator interfaces, excavators can perform repetitive tasks such as trenching after being trained by an operator.

TWO-TIER TECHNOLOGY APPROACH

Augmented Operator Capabilities

Operators can visualize terrain data, project boundaries, and underground utilities directly inside the cab. This allows them to perform excavation and grading tasks without relying on paper plans or manual measurements.

Autonomous Repetitive Tasks

Once a task has been defined, the machine can repeat excavation activities autonomously while operators supervise the work. This allows operators to manage multiple machines simultaneously and focus on tasks requiring human judgement.

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Real-time terrain visualization
• 3D surveying and precision grading
• Work zone safety monitoring with people detection
• Autonomous execution of repetitive excavation tasks
• Remote supervision and operation

This technology helps expand operator productivity while maintaining job site safety.

Learn more about Hitachi Construction Machinery equipment available through Wajax, or explore the transition to LANDCROS and what it means for the future of the brand.