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2026 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report

KEY INSIGHTS:

  • Jobsite robotics adoption rose sharply in 2026, with some level of use up nearly 45% year-over-year and the pilot-only group nearly tripling, signaling growing awareness and willingness to test the technology.
  • Fleet management adoption has grown more consistent, with regular use (excluding pilots) indicated by about two-thirds of organizations and those using it on every project jumping from about 4% to 23%.
  • Diesel reliance for heavy equipment appears to be consolidating rather than easing, with exclusive diesel use climbing to 50% this year compared to last year's 37%.

REPORT OVERVIEW

The Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report examines how equipment-focused innovations and robotics are currently used on jobsites nd in offsite conditions in 2026. The report is…