Caterpillar

[PUBLIC]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Irving, TX · Est. 1925 · 2 models registered · 5 deployments

New deploymentRecent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Caterpillar: 2 models, 4 deployments across 3 regions, 2 active incidents. 15 sources back the record.

Ownership

PUBLIC

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Irving, TX

IP / Patents

13 Active

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

2

Overview

Caterpillar is an American Construction and mining equipment manufacturer based in Irving, Texas, developing autonomous trucks (Cat 793F Command for Hauling, 789D AHS) for surface mining, enabling driverless haulage in commercial mining operations.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 82.1%

Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Strong deployment footprint with 7 operational sites across 6 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

  • AV
  • PUBLIC

Key Facts

Founded1925, Deerfield, Illinois
CEOJim Umpleby (2017-)
ProductConstruction and mining equipment engines; Cat MineStar Command autonomous hauling and dozing; Command remote control systems
PublicNYSE: CAT
RoboticsCommand for Hauling (autonomous mining trucks); Command for Dozing; Command for Loading; 500+ autonomous trucks deployed
PatentsAutonomous mining vehicle control, remote operation, fleet management, engine and powertrain systems

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall FootprintLatest event: Aug 2023

2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Aug 2023.

minor: 2

Leadership & Founders

5 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Denise Johnsonsecondary-verified

executive

Chairman & CEO

Jim Umplebysecondary-verified

ceo

Founding Team

Benjamin Holt[Founder]

no longer at company

C.L. Best[Founder]

no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (3 Tracked)

Benjamin HoltFounder
C.L. BestFounder
David BurrittExecutive Vice President & CFO

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Caterpillar - 4 deploymentsCaterpillar

Patents & Intellectual Property

13 entries
Active IP Portfolio (13 Filings Tracked)
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    US11555278B2usptograntedgranted 2023-01-17assignee

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    US9482167B2usptograntedgranted 2016-11-01assignee

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    US6263989B1usptograntedgranted 2001-07-24assignee

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    EP2739792B1epograntedgranted 2017-08-30assignee

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    US20120191431A1usptopendingassignee

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    US20070271002A1usptopendingassignee

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    US6374155B1usptograntedgranted 2002-04-23assignee

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    US6247538B1usptograntedgranted 2001-06-19assignee

Platform Models

2 entries

Deployments

5 entries

Incidents affecting Caterpillar

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

14 entries
What is Caterpillar?

Caterpillar is an American Construction and mining equipment manufacturer based in Irving, Texas, developing autonomous trucks (Cat 793F Command for Hauling, 789D AHS) for surface mining, enabling driverless haulage in commercial mining operations.

What does Caterpillar make?

Caterpillar has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Cat 793F Command for Hauling, 789D AHS (Caterpillar builds physical robots).

Is Caterpillar publicly traded?

Yes. Caterpillar is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Caterpillar?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Caterpillar building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.

Who is the CEO of Caterpillar?

Joseph (Joe) E. Creed is the ceo of Caterpillar, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Caterpillar?

Caterpillar is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Caterpillar headquartered?

Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Who owns Caterpillar?

Caterpillar is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Caterpillar operate robots?

Caterpillar operates 4 verified deployments, including at Virginia, Western Australia, Australia, Australia.

How many robots has Caterpillar deployed?

DEPLOY has 4 verified Caterpillar deployments on record at sites including Virginia, Western Australia, Australia, Australia. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Caterpillar a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Caterpillar ranks in roughly the top 18% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Caterpillar founded?

Caterpillar was founded in 1925.

Are there any incidents involving Caterpillar?

2 active incidents involving Caterpillar are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.

Is Caterpillar safe?

Caterpillar has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Aug 2023. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.