Hitachi Unveils LANDCROS One Concept Excavator

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has introduced its LANDCROS One concept excavator, developed in collaboration with automotive and mobility design studio Granstudio. The company says the concept signals a shift in how construction equipment could interact with operators, jobsites and the wider construction environment, combining remote, autonomous and manual capabilities with modular design and AI-assisted systems.

According to Hitachi, LANDCROS One incorporates a "phygital" operator interface blending physical controls and digital tools, alongside support for electric, combustion and hydrogen power sources. The machine also integrates drone-based site scanning and advanced connectivity features, enabling 24/7 global operations and support for a wide range of operator skill levels.

“LANDCROS One showcases Hitachi’s vision of a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future, blending groundbreaking AI, gamified ergonomics, autonomous and remote operations capabilities. We’re proud to lead the next wave of innovation, empowering the next-generation workforce and redefining possibilities in the construction machinery industry.” said Francesco Quaranta, President & CEO, HCM Europe.

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