GRIZZLY
Research
FROM THE LAB
TO THE FIELD.
Exploring the frontiers of autonomous machinery, physical intelligence, and real-world AI.
Best GPS and Machine Control Systems for Excavators: A Buyer's Guide
An independent comparison of GPS machine control systems for excavators — covering Trimble, Topcon, Leica, PointOne Navigation, and OEM-integrated approaches. Real specs, real costs, no vendor spin.
2026-02-20Retrofit AI vs Built-In Intelligence: Which Architecture Actually Works?
A technical comparison of bolt-on autonomy kits and natively intelligent machines — sensor integration, latency, maintenance burden, and the real cost of each approach over a machine's lifetime.
2026-02-18What Your Equipment Dealer Isn't Telling You About Service Contracts
Service contracts are a $12 billion industry built on information asymmetry. Here's what dealers won't volunteer about parts markup, diagnostic lock-in, warranty fine print, and how telematics data can be used against you.
2026-02-15The Real Cost of Owning an Excavator: What the Brochure Doesn't Show
Purchase price is only 30-40% of what you'll actually spend. We break down every dollar of excavator ownership across three class sizes — fuel, maintenance, operators, downtime, and the hidden costs nobody talks about.
2026-02-12Mini Excavator Showdown: Comparing the Top Compact Machines for 2026
An honest, head-to-head comparison of the leading compact excavators in the 1-8 ton class for 2026 — covering Kubota, Bobcat, CAT, John Deere, SANY, Kioti, and Grizzly across specs, comfort, tech, pricing, and dealer support.
2026-02-10Why Chinese Equipment Is Taking Over Jobsites — And What It Means for You
An honest look at SANY, XCMG, Zoomlion, and the wave of Chinese-manufactured construction equipment entering North American and global markets — where it excels, where it falls short, and what contractors should actually know.
2026-02-08Skid Steer Attachments That Are Changing the Game
From wildfire suppression to autonomous demolition, a new generation of skid steer attachments is transforming what a single machine can accomplish on the jobsite.
2026-02-05The Operator Shortage Is Real: Here's What Smart Contractors Are Doing About It
The construction industry is short 500,000+ workers. From VR simulators to remote operation to AI copilots, here are the practical strategies contractors are using to stay productive despite the tightest labor market in decades.
2026-02-03Electric vs Diesel Construction Equipment: The Honest Truth
A no-hype breakdown of where electric construction equipment actually works today, where it falls short, and what contractors should consider before buying.
2026-01-28Why We Build With Yanmar Engines and Bosch Hydraulics Instead of Our Own
We use proven, world-class diesel engines and hydraulic systems so we can focus on building AI that actually changes how work gets done on a jobsite. Here is why that matters for you.
2026-01-22AI in Construction Is Not What You Think — It's Better
The fear narrative says AI will replace construction workers. The reality is the opposite: AI makes human operators more capable than ever. Here's what that actually looks like on the job site.
2026-01-15THE MISSION BEHIND THE RESEARCH.
Every paper, every experiment, every breakthrough — in service of physical intelligence.