Innovation in Action: The JLG® Galileo and AMCR Solution

The modern job site is evolving rapidly, and JLG is at the forefront of this transformation.

At CES 2025, JLG’s parent company, Oshkosh Corporation, revealed several concept products designed to improve productivity and efficiency on job sites in the future, including the JLG^® Galileo and Autonomous Mobile Charging Robot (AMCR) concepts. These futuristic innovations address critical challenges in construction and industrial worksites by integrating electrification, automation and connectivity. The following case study explores how Galileo and AMCR could work together to redefine efficiency in future job site operations.

The Challenge: Job Site Inefficiencies

Traditional job sites face inefficiencies due to disjointed workflows and processes, reliance on manual labor and increasing demands for sustainability.

For example, how is electric equipment charged on a job without site power? Which products need to be charged, and how many?

Other key challenges are:

• Lack of a unified system for equipment monitoring and management
• Inefficiencies in charging electric equipment without site power infrastructure
• Dependence on manual processes for recharging and maintenance
• Concerns over energy management and workforce optimization
• Skilled labor shortages, requiring greater reliance on automation and smart equipment

These are just some of the challenges that occur on a job site each and every day, and they are not unique to the construction industry. Take an electric car for example. Many drivers experience range anxiety or added inefficiencies to their commute or trip.

The demand for electrified equipment on job sites is growing without impacting productivity, so the charging infrastructure needs to be enhanced.

The Solution: Interconnected Job Sites

The job site of the future will be more productive and efficient while keeping safety at the forefront. By combining existing and conceptual technologies, new solutions will benefit from autonomous, connected, electrified and robotic capabilities.

Here’s an example of how these elements can collaborate to create ecosystem orchestration…

JLG developed the Galileo, a fully electric concept machine that combines the capabilities of a boom lift and a rotating telehandler. This concept vehicle was created as part of a vision of future job sites where machinery provides more versatility and efficiency. Like JLG’s all-electric DaVinci™ scissor lift and the E313 telehandler, the Galileo utilizes proven design technology that eliminates hydraulics and lead-acid batteries, providing zero hydraulic leaks, zero battery replacements and zero wasted time.

Complementing Galileo, the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) autonomously delivers portable charging solutions. JLG expanded this concept by introducing its Autonomous Mobile Charging Robot (AMCR), which has an onboard energy bank to bring wireless charging directly to job site equipment. With its compact design, high maneuverability and redundant sensing capabilities, the AMCR seamlessly navigates complex job site environments, reducing human intervention while ensuring equipment remains powered and operational.

Real-World Application

The multi-use Galileo was showcased at CES 2025 in a demo that simulated a low battery, prompting the autonomously AMCR to drive to the equipment and wirelessly charge it .

Equipped with JLG’s in-market ClearSky Smart Fleet™ two-way connectivity solution, the Galileo-AMCR system functions similarly to a home vacuuming robot, autonomously detecting when charging is required and dispatching the AMCR to complete the task. This eliminates the need for workers to manually monitor and manage equipment energy levels, streamlining operations and increasing uptime.

Let’s see how…

Step 1: Galileo will highlight energy consumption via status lighting (green, yellow or red) indications

Step 2: Using the ClearSky Smart Fleet Mobile App, the mobile app shows the machine’s state of charge data. Charge showing as critically low, so the Galileo automatically leverages ClearSky Smart Fleet’s proprietary site network to connect with the AMCR

Step 3: The AMCR is summoned, then locates the Galileo and travels to its location. The ClearSky Smart Fleet beacons on both machines continue to indicate the mesh network connection.

Step 4: The AMCR arrives at the Galileo and orients itself to the charging panel. As Galileo receives charge, the AMCR’s stored energy depletes. Upon charge completion, the machines disconnect.

Step 5: The AMCR returns to its home base to recharge and wait for its next call on the job site.

Key Features and Benefits for the Future

Working together to optimize efficiency and enhance collaboration, JLG’s Galileo-AMCR system envisions a future where connected solutions and advanced equipment address today’s industry challenges:

1. Electrification & Sustainability
• Galileo operates as a fully electric machine, significantly reducing emissions and environmental impact
• The AMCR enables efficient, on-demand wireless charging, eliminating downtime and enhancing job site productivity
2. Autonomy & Connectivity
• The JLG Galileo and AMCR leverage JLG’s ClearSky Smart Fleet™ technology for real-time monitoring and connectivity
• The AMCR autonomously navigates the job site, either responding to manual requests or automatically recognizing low-charge equipment and initiating charging
3. Operational Efficiency & Productivity
• Galileo and AMCR reduce reliance on manual processes, which may help streamline operations and reduce potential risks of associated with manual equipment monitoring
• Automated charging ensures equipment is available and operational without human intervention
• ClearSky Smart Fleet data insights help job site managers make informed decisions on equipment utilization and workflow efficiency
4. Bringing Autonomous-Driving Technology to Job Sites
• Purpose-built, route-based autonomous vehicles are ideal for construction sites with repetitive tasks and predictable routes
• An interconnected job site ecosystem features smart materials, automated maintenance, and seamless workflows
• The AMCR, after charging a piece of electric equipment, autonomously returns to its charging station to prepare for the next charging cycle

Envisoning the Job Site of the Future

Utilizing ClearSky Smart Fleet as the foundational technology to advance and integrate autonomy, electrification and robotics, JLG’s Galileo and AMCR showcase the future, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable construction industry. This technology has the potential to allow for more strategic deployment of people around the job site and highlight a new era of productivity where smart equipment minimizes manual intervention and maximizes efficiency.