MACHINE TRAVEL CONTROL BASED ON VISION SYSTEM HEALTH

Abstract: a system for speed control of a machine includes a mobile machine configured for traversing a worksite, the mobile machine including ground-engaging devices for propelling the mobile machine at a travel speed, and a vision system. the vision system includes a perception sensor and a controller. the controller is configured to receive signals from the perception sensor, determine when the perception sensor successfully identifies a target, determine when the perception sensor is unsuccessful in identifying the target, and set a travel speed limit of the machine based on whether the target was successfully identified.

Inventor(s): Karl KIRSCH, Matthew D. JOHNSON, Matthew E. KONTZ

CPC Classification: B60W30/143 ({Adaptive} cruise control)

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