Autonomous Snow Removal Using Work Machine Position Mapping

The work machine automatically detects and records its own position information during work operations using onboard position detectors (GPS, IMU, wheel encoders). This self-recorded position data is then used by the snow removal machine to autonomously determine the work route, eliminating the need for manual route surveying and setting by the user.

The work machine performs position detection and route recording during its normal work operations before the snow removal task begins. This preliminary capture of position information creates a ready-to-use route database that the snow removal machine can directly utilize, avoiding the need for separate route setting activities.

The work machine is equipped with position detection capabilities (GPS receiver, IMU, wheel encoders) that serve dual purposes: guiding the work machine during its primary work operations and simultaneously recording route information for snow removal tasks. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate specialized route registration devices.

The patent combines the route recording function with the work machine's existing navigation and operation systems. The position detection equipment and control systems used for guiding the work machine are integrated to also perform route surveying and data storage, merging multiple functions into a single unified system.