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A method is disclosed for responding to the detection of an obstacle in the path of a mobile machine as the mobile machine traverses the path at a work site. The method includes the steps of scanning a field of interest, detecting the presence of an obstacle, and determining a set of parameters as a

A method is disclosed for responding to the detection of an obstacle in the path of a mobile machine as the mobile machine traverses the path at a work site. The method includes the steps of scanning a field of interest, detecting the presence of an obstacle, and determining a set of parameters as a function of the mobile machine, the obstacle, and the work site. The method also includes the steps of determining a level of predictability of motion of the obstacle, defining ranges of a plurality of zones as a function of the level of predictability and the parameters, and initiating an action in response to the obstacle being in one of the zones.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for responding to the detection of an obstacle in the path of a mobile machine, the mobile machine traversing the path at a work site, including the steps of:scanning a field of interest in the path;detecting the presence of an obstacle in the path;determining at

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for responding to the detection of an obstacle in the path of a mobile machine, the mobile machine traversing the path at a work site, including the steps of:scanning a field of interest in the path;detecting the presence of an obstacle in the path;determining at least one parameter as a function of at least one of the mobile machine, the detected obstacle, and the work site;determining a level of predictability of motion of the detected obstacle relative to motion of the mobile machine, the level of predictability being a function of a planned heading and velocity of the detected obstacle;setting a range of each of a plurality of zones on a segment of the path being traversed by the mobile machine, the range of each zone being set in response to the level of predictability and the at least one parameter; andinitiating a responsive action by the mobile machine as a function of the zone that the obstacle is located in.