Caterpillar
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Irving, TX · Est. 1925 · 2 models registered · 5 deployments
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.
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
Safety & Regulatory Posture
2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Aug 2023.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
executive
Chairman & CEO
ceo
Founding Team
no longer at company
no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (3 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
US10583803B2usptograntedgranted 2020-02-18assignee
US20250224739A1usptopendingassignee
US10963148B2usptograntedgranted 2021-03-30assignee
US11555278B2usptograntedgranted 2023-01-17assignee
US9482167B2usptograntedgranted 2016-11-01assignee
US5446980Ausptograntedgranted 1995-08-29assignee
US6263989B1usptograntedgranted 2001-07-24assignee
EP2739792B1epograntedgranted 2017-08-30assignee
US20120191431A1usptopendingassignee
US20070271002A1usptopendingassignee
US6374155B1usptograntedgranted 2002-04-23assignee
US6363632B1usptograntedgranted 2002-04-02assignee
US6247538B1usptograntedgranted 2001-06-19assignee
Platform Models
Deployments
- 789D AHS at Perth[OPERATIONAL]
Perth · Jun 1, 2024
- Cat 793F Command for Hauling at Virginia[OPERATIONAL]
Virginia · Jun 1, 2024
- Cat 793F Command for Hauling at Australia[OPERATIONAL]
Australia · Jan 1, 2018
- Cat 793F Command for Hauling at Western Australia, Australia[SCALED]
Western Australia, Australia · Jun 1, 2024
- Cat 793F Command for Hauling at South America[OPERATIONAL]
South America · Jul 23, 2026
Incidents affecting Caterpillar
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
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.