Automated machine navigation system with obstacle detection
First Claim
1. A system for automatically operating a machine comprising:
- a position monitor configured to monitor a position of the machine;
a plurality of sensors configured to sense objects proximate to the machine;
an obstacle monitor configured to determine the location of previously known and unknown objects proximate to the machine, the determination being based on data received from successive scans performed by the plurality of sensors;
a path generator configured to generate a path that is based at least in part on data from the position monitor and the obstacle monitor; and
a path tracker configured to automatically guide and move the machine along the path generated by the path generator.
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Abstract
A system is provided for automatically operating a machine. The system has a position monitor configured to monitor a position of the machine and a plurality of sensors configured to sense objects proximate to the machine. The system also has an obstacle monitor configured to determine the location of previously known and unknown objects proximate to the machine, the determination being based on data received from successive scans performed by the plurality of sensors. Furthermore, the system has a path generator configured to generate a path that is based at least in part on data from the position monitor and the obstacle monitor and a path tracker configured to automatically guide and move the machine along the path generated by the path generator.
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1. A system for automatically operating a machine comprising:
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a position monitor configured to monitor a position of the machine; a plurality of sensors configured to sense objects proximate to the machine; an obstacle monitor configured to determine the location of previously known and unknown objects proximate to the machine, the determination being based on data received from successive scans performed by the plurality of sensors; a path generator configured to generate a path that is based at least in part on data from the position monitor and the obstacle monitor; and a path tracker configured to automatically guide and move the machine along the path generated by the path generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for automatically moving a machine along a path comprising:
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scanning for objects as the machine moves along the path; comparing data received from a scan to data received from previous scans; determining the location of the objects based on data received from the current and previous scans; determining whether any of the objects interfere with the path of the machine; adjusting the path if it is determined that the object interferes with the path of the machine. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A machine, comprising:
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at least one traction device configured to propel the machine; a drive system configured to propel drive the at least one traction device; and an navigation system, including; a position monitor configured to monitor a position of the machine; a plurality of sensors configured to sense objects proximate to the machine; an obstacle monitor configured to determine the location of previously known and unknown objects proximate to the machine, the determination being based on data received from successive scans performed by the plurality of sensors; a path generator configured to generate a path that is based at least in part on data from the position monitor and the obstacle monitor; and a path tracker configured to automatically guide and move the machine along the path generated by the path generator. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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