As the industry advances toward automation, one critical link is often overlooked: the operator. This presentation explores how the shift to electrohydraulic systems opens new possibilities for smarter, safer and more intuitive machine control – if we design with the human in mind. By combining a technical overview of electric-over-hydraulic systems with real-world insights into HMI design, the presentation will show how putting the operator at the center of innovation can reduce error, increase productivity and futureproof mobile equipment. Smart HMI isn’t just a UX upgrade – it’s a strategic enabler for the next generation of hydraulic performance.