JLG Whitepaper Charts the Future of the Interconnected Jobsite
New Insights on Automation, Connectivity and Safety for MEWP Operations
JLG Industries is outlining a bold future for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) with its latest whitepaper, The Job Site of the Future: From Equipment-Centric to Ecosystem Orchestration. Click here to download it! The document presents a new vision where smart machines, autonomous systems and connected workflows replace outdated jobsite practices. The whitepaper goes beyond buzzwords. It provides a strategic framework for how jobsite operations can evolve using real-time data, integrated platforms and predictive technology. From the press release:
“For decades, job sites have relied on access equipment, such as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, to complete tasks at height,” says Nate Hoover, JLG’s Senior Director of Product Management. “In JLG’s vision for the future, these machines do more, part of an interconnected ecosystem that communicates, coordinates and optimizes operations in real-time — enhancing efficiency, reducing downtime and improving safety.”
From Isolated Machines to Orchestrated Ecosystems
JLG proposes a shift away from treating MEWPs and telehandlers as standalone tools. Instead, these machines become active participants in a coordinated jobsite ecosystem. Key components of this model include:
- Real-time monitoring of equipment status and safety parameters
- Automated workflows and task sequencing
- Centralized data sharing across machines, workers and platforms
- Autonomous navigation, charging and maintenance systems
The result: Smarter jobsites that improve productivity and reduce manual work.
Spotlight: JLG’s Concept Technologies
JLG’s whitepaper introduces two concept solutions designed to power this future:
- JLG Galileo: A fully electric, hybrid boom lift and telehandler. The Galileo is also designed to be recharged wirelessly by an Autonomous Mobile Charging Robot.
- Autonomous Mobile Charging Robot (AMCR): A wireless, on-demand charging system for equipment
These tools use JLG’s ClearSky Smart Fleet system to autonomously share data, trigger recharges and maintain uptime without human intervention. The AMCR, for example, locates machines with low charge, navigates the site, delivers power and returns to base — without disrupting workflow.
JLG Has Built a Whitepaper Legacy
This isn’t JLG’s first thought leadership effort. The company has published lots of insightful whitepapers in recent years, including:
- 10 Tips for Creating a Safety-Focused Work Culture: Practical tips on hydration, ergonomics, mental health, PPE and more
- 5 Global Megatrends Impacting Construction: Industry shifts like digital disruption, labor shortages, and electrification
- Augmented Reality Solves Two Common Challenges on Construction Job Sites: Four use case scenarios that highlight how augmented reality (AR) can streamline project planning.
Each report offers practical insights that go beyond equipment to tackle larger operational challenges.
A Roadmap to Smarter Jobsites
JLG’s newest whitepaper aims to illustrate a clear path forward, pointing toward autonomous machines that handle repetitive tasks, interconnected tools that talk to each other and operators empowered by real-time insights. The concept is simple: Make jobsites more intelligent by letting equipment do more thinking. Download the full whitepaper on JLG’s #DirectAccess hub.
Keith Gribbins is publisher of Compact Equipment.
