HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its excavator concept LANDCROS One.
The machine development is said to represent a ‘fundamental shift’ in how machinery interacts with operators, job sites, and the broader construction ecosystem.
LANDCROS One brings Hitachi’s vision to life through design collaboration with automotive and mobility design studio Granstudio.
“LANDCROS One showcases Hitachi’s vision of a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future, blending groundbreaking AI, gamified ergonomics, autonomous and remote operations capabilities,” said Francesco Quaranta, president & CEO, HCM Europe. “We’re proud to lead the next wave of innovation, empowering the next-generation workforce and redefining possibilities in the construction machinery industry.”
The concept introduces what Hitachi calls a ‘phygital’ approach – the integration of physical controls and digital interfaces to create an intuitive operator environment.
The design features a modular cab with intuitive ergonomics, engineered to appeal to the next-generation workforce through gamifying operations and AI-assisted interfaces.
The concept’s integrated AI and automation systems change the operator experience by handling routine tasks and providing intelligent assistance during complex operations.
The design integrates cameras, sensors, and advanced digital assist systems co-developed with strategic partners. LANDCROS features combined onboard and offboard landscape scanning capabilities, including drone technology.
The machine can be controlled from virtually anywhere, enabling 24/7 operation through different time zones and allowing operators to work across multiple sites without physical relocation.
The excavator offers three distinct operation modes: Manual Mode (provides complete control for operators supported by AI assistance, for standard or complex tasks reducing fatigue and increasing productivity); Autonomous Mode (triggered by operator instructions for repetitive and predicted tasks); and Remote Mode (enables full operation from any location).
The concept’s propulsion system is available in three power modes: electric, combustion, or hydrogen.
“LANDCROS One is more than just a machine. Its our commitment to deliver solutions beyond machinery in a new construction ecosystem,” added Francesco. “We’re building a smarter tomorrow together with our strategic partners and customers.”
