JLG acquires Canvas construction robotics technology
JLG Industries acquired the core technology developed by Canvas for robotic interior construction applications.
Verified eventCanvasJan 6, 2026
Evidence notes
- Canvas developed robotics technology for drywall finishing and interior construction work.
- The acquisition added construction robotics capability to JLG and Oshkosh jobsite automation strategy.
- Canvas developed worker-operated robotics for drywall finishing and interior construction.
- JLG acquired the core technology rather than describing Canvas as a Hilti subsidiary.
- Canvas team members joined JLG to develop robotic end effectors and autonomous solutions for interior construction.
Company overview
Canvas provides a robotic drywall finishing system for construction sites. The JLG-hosted Canvas product line combines a mobile robotic tool with finishing workflows for drywall contractors and construction crews.