Autonomous refuse robot from Oshkosh takes home innovation award at CES
Using AI-enabled navigation and censors, the hail-able robot complements traditional collection services

Oshkosh Corporation, an OEM of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, was recently selected as a winner in this year's CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh was recognized for its Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot - Electric (HARR-E).
The Picks Awards recognize brands that are leading the way with innovative products and creative solutions. A panel of judges selects winners for the best new products on display at CES.
The HARR-E is an autonomous, electric refuse collection robot that offers on-demand garbage and recycling pickup through a smartphone app or virtual at-home assistant. Using AI-enabled navigation and sensors, the small white machine autonomously collects trash, then returns to a central collection area.
Oshkosh's Pratt Miller business unit developed the prototype system meant to complement traditional refuse collection services.
Other Oshkosh technology on display at CES
Making its debut at CES 2025, Oshkosh showed electrification, AI, autonomy, and connectivity solutions to help everyday heroes — such as firefighters, postal carriers, construction workers, and people doing tough work on the tarmac of an airport — and the communities they serve.
These solutions include:
- A purpose-built, all-electric refuse and recycling front-loader vehicle along with AI and electrified technologies that improve refuse and recycling collection in neighborhoods.
- Autonomous robot designed for on-demand refuse collection to help manage weekly chores.
- AI-enabled Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) for fire and emergency vehicles to provide advance notice of an impending collision to first responders.
- Self-driving vehicles and connected solutions like iOPS and ClearSky Smart Fleet technologies to assist with operations at airports and on job sites.
The Oshkosh team looks towards a sustainable future with its new invention
"Self-driving technology will play an increasing role in our daily lives. HARR-E is a great example of how autonomous technology can make chores like taking out the trash a thing of the past," said Jay Iyengar, executive vice president, chief technology and strategic sourcing officer, Oshkosh Corporation.
"The Oshkosh team is proud to be recognized with this prestigious honor, as we continue to develop innovative solutions in electrification, AI, autonomy, and connectivity to help keep communities clean and support a sustainable future."