Oshkosh Corporation Wins CES Picks Award from TWICE for Autonomous Refuse Robot

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Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) has won a CES Picks Award for its innovative Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric (HARR-E). This autonomous, electric refuse collection robot offers on-demand trash and recycling pickup through a smartphone app or virtual home assistant.

HARR-E uses AI-enabled navigation and advanced sensors to autonomously collect trash and return to a central collection area. Developed by Oshkosh's Pratt Miller business unit, the system aims to complement traditional refuse collection services in modern communities and businesses.

At CES2025, Oshkosh also showcased other innovations including: an all-electric refuse front-loader vehicle, AI-enabled Collision Avoidance Mitigation System for emergency vehicles, and self-driving vehicles with connected solutions like iOPS® and ClearSky Smart Fleet™ technologies.

Oshkosh recognized for its innovative Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric (HARR-E), which will offer refuse and recycling pickup on-demand

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, recently announced it was selected as a winner in this year’s CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh was recognized for its Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric or HARR-E™. The Picks Awards distinguish and honor those brands who are leading the way with their innovative products and creative solutions. Judged by a panel of industry experts, winning a Picks Award provides recognition for the best new products on display at CES.

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) received a CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh was recognized for its Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric or HARR-E™. The Picks Awards distinguish and honor those brands who are leading the way with their innovative products and creative solutions. Judged by a panel of industry experts, winning a Picks Award provides recognition for the best new products on display at CES. With HARR-E, Oshkosh is pioneering a new way to tackle a weekly chore — taking out the trash. HARR-E is an autonomous, electric refuse collection robot that offers on-demand refuse and recycling pickup via a smartphone app or virtual at-home assistant. Using AI-enabled navigation and advanced sensors, HARR-E autonomously collects trash, then returns to a central collection area. (Photo: Business Wire)

With HARR-E, Oshkosh is pioneering a new way to tackle a weekly chore — taking out the trash. HARR-E is an autonomous, electric refuse collection robot that offers on-demand refuse and recycling pickup via a smartphone app or virtual at-home assistant. Using AI-enabled navigation and advanced sensors, HARR-E autonomously collects trash, then returns to a central collection area.

With advanced AI and robotics, Oshkosh’s Pratt Miller business unit developed a prototype system that optimizes efficiency and logistics to complement traditional refuse collection services and redefine day-to-day refuse collection for modern, master-planned communities and businesses.

“Self-driving technology will play an increasing role in our daily lives. HARR-E is a great example of how autonomous technology can make chores like taking out the trash a thing of the past,” said Jay Iyengar, executive vice president, chief technology and strategic sourcing officer, Oshkosh Corporation. “The Oshkosh team is proud to be recognized with this prestigious honor, as we continue to develop innovative solutions in electrification, AI, autonomy and connectivity to help keep communities clean and support a sustainable future.”

The awards’ editorial team shared, “The Picks Awards recognize outstanding products across consumer technology, the custom installation industry and innovative new technology that can truly help businesses of all sizes across various industries. Our team was highly impressed by the excellence and scope of this year’s entrants. All the winners should be proud of their achievements – a well-deserved congratulations from the entire awards team.”

Making its debut at CES2025, Oshkosh announced electrification, AI, autonomy and connectivity solutions to help everyday heroes — such as firefighters, soldiers, postal carriers, construction workers and people doing tough work on the tarmac of an airport — and the communities they serve. These solutions include:

• A first-of-its-kind, purpose-built, all-electric refuse and recycling front-loader vehicle along with AI and electrified technologies that improve refuse and recycling collection in neighborhoods.
• Autonomous robot designed for on-demand refuse collection to help manage weekly chores.
• AI-enabled Collison Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) for fire and emergency vehicles to provide critical advance notice of an impending collision to first responders.
• Self-driving vehicles and connected solutions like iOPS^® and ClearSky Smart Fleet™ technologies to improve operations at airports and on job sites.

For more information on the products and technologies featured at CES please visit ces.oshkoshcorp.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG^®, Pierce^®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh^® S-Series™, Oshkosh^® Defense, McNeilus^®, IMT^®, Jerr-Dan^®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh^® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

^®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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FAQ

What is the HARR-E autonomous refuse robot by Oshkosh (OSK) and how does it work?

HARR-E is an autonomous, electric refuse collection robot that offers on-demand trash pickup through a smartphone app or virtual assistant. It uses AI-enabled navigation and advanced sensors to autonomously collect trash and return to a central collection area.

What technologies did Oshkosh (OSK) showcase at CES2025?

At CES2025, Oshkosh showcased HARR-E, an all-electric refuse front-loader vehicle, AI-enabled Collision Avoidance Mitigation System for emergency vehicles, and self-driving vehicles with connected solutions including iOPS® and ClearSky Smart Fleet™ technologies.

How will HARR-E impact traditional refuse collection services?

HARR-E is designed to complement traditional refuse collection services, optimizing efficiency and logistics for modern, master-planned communities and businesses, potentially making routine trash collection more convenient and automated.

What recognition did Oshkosh (OSK) receive at CES for HARR-E?

Oshkosh received a CES Picks Award for HARR-E, which recognizes the best new products at CES. The award was judged by industry experts and honors innovative products and creative solutions.

How can users access HARR-E's refuse collection service?

Users can access HARR-E's refuse collection service through a smartphone app or virtual at-home assistant, making it an on-demand solution for trash and recycling pickup.