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Method and apparatus for determining an alternate path in response to detection of an obstacle

  • US 6,064,926 A
  • Filed: 12/08/1997
  • Issued: 05/16/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for planning an alternate path in response to detection of an obstacle by a mobile machine at a work site, the work site including a plurality of mobile machines and a fleet manager, including the steps of:

  • determining the presence and location of an obstacle in a primary path of the mobile machine;

    planning an alternate path around the obstacle by a path planner located on the mobile machine;

    delivering a signal to the fleet manager, the signal having the location of the obstacle and the alternate path; and

    traversing the alternate path.

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