Doosan Bobcat announced that its futuristic concept product, the RogueX3, has won the prestigious Red Dot Award in the 'Design Concept' category, one of the world's top three design awards. This marks the second award for the RogueX platform, following the RogueX2 in 2024.
The RogueX3 is a fully electric loader that operates without emitting exhaust fumes during work. It utilizes high-precision location information, navigation, sensors, and cameras to enable sophisticated unmanned operations and remote control. For the first time on the RogueX platform, a modular design allows for changes in wheel type, cabin presence, and power units to suit various work environments.
The body structure differs from typical small loaders, with the electric drive unit positioned at the rear. Conventional small loaders use hydraulic systems at the front to operate attachments like buckets. This design enhances front visibility, simplifies the structure, reduces the number of parts by more than half, and improves energy efficiency and maintenance convenience. The battery is integrated with the chassis to lower the center of gravity and enhance stability.
A Doosan Bobcat representative stated, 'This award recognizes the innovation of the RogueX, which transcends the limitations of traditional industrial design by adapting to various work environments with a single piece of equipment.' The representative added, 'We will continue our research to enhance equipment convenience and efficiency in response to rapidly changing user demands.'
The RogueX3 was first unveiled as a concept model at CES 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, in January. Doosan Bobcat plans to leverage the technologies and design approaches developed through the RogueX series for future product development.
Meanwhile, Doosan Bobcat introduced its first unmanned, fully electric concept loader, the RogueX, in 2023, followed by the RogueX2 in 2024. The RogueX features a tracked design, while the RogueX2 incorporates a wheeled design to extend battery usage time. Both models differentiate themselves from traditional loaders by eliminating the driver's seat and hydraulic systems.
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