Collaborative Work Will Focus on Integrating RE2’s Intelligent Robotic Arms with JLG Access Equipment

PITTSBURGH, PA - Feb. 1, 2022 - RE2 Robotics, a leading developer of intelligent mobile manipulation systems, today announced a developmental partnership with JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Company [NYSE:OSK] and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers. The collaboration of these two market-leading companies is intended to advance the integration of robotics with access equipment.

"The future of work is here," says Jorgen Pedersen, RE2's president and CEO. "Humans and robots are working more closely together, and the construction industry is no exception. Our developmental partnership with JLG will enable us to apply our proven robotic technology to specific applications, including those that require working at height and repetitive lifting such as solar field construction. We are excited to partner with JLG to bring industry-transforming innovations to the construction market."

"While JLG has been leveraging and developing robotics in specific areas of our business for quite some time, our focus has shifted to developing and incorporating solutions that integrate with our lifts to help offset labor shortages and provide assistive technologies to a now 5-generation workforce," says Frank Nerenhausen, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, JLG Industries. "The relationship with RE2 allows us to partner with an organization who has the same drive for excellence as JLG, enabling us to accelerate the integration of robotics across our product line to move the access industry forward."

Development efforts are underway between RE2 and JLG to integrate RE2 Sapien robotic arm technology, along with RE2 Detect™ and RE2 Intellect™ software, with a JLG aerial work platform to support the transfer, manipulation, and placement of photovoltaic modules for solar field construction. JLG is supplying engineering support during the technology development phase of the project. Joint work is being completed on the mechanical and control system interface between the robotic arm and the lift.

Skilled workers will supervise the robotic solar field construction system, which uses computer vision to autonomously retrieve solar panels from a delivery vehicle and precisely place the panels onto a racking system. An onsite worker then follows to secure the panel. The RE2 Sapien intelligent robotic arm offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, precise control, and human-like dexterity to place the burden of the heavy lifting on the robotic system. This system is expected to significantly improve productivity and reduce the amount of time required to construct a solar field.

The resulting integration will provide the foundation for the robotic solar field construction system. This effort is in conjunction with RE2's program with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office to develop a robotic system for the Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels.

Nerenhausen continues, "Our work with RE2 Robotics is an excellent example of how we are driving progress with companies who are experts and leaders in their respective fields."

According to the companies, a concept machine is forthcoming, with demonstrations planned to gather additional feedback in the near future.
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About JLG Industries, Inc.
JLG Industries, Inc. is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment. The Company's diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® aerial work platforms; JLG and SkyTrak® telehandlers and rotary telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK]. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., visit www.jlg.com, or find us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs nearly 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people's lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

About RE2 Robotics
RE2 Robotics provides the RE2 Sapien™ family of robotic arms, RE2 Detect™ computer vision software, and RE2 Intellect™ autonomy software to enable intelligent mobile manipulation systems that operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. RE2's systems help companies in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries to enable remote operations, improve worker safety and efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Visit www.resquared.com to learn more about our company, our people, and our robotic technologies.