Autonomous Field Route Setting with Path-Specific Turning Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional route setting methods for autonomous work vehicles set turning methods uniformly across fields, making it difficult to adapt to specific field conditions and user needs, thereby affecting work efficiency and safety.
Innovation Solution
A route setting method that allows for the selection and setting of different turning routes based on the specific work paths and field conditions, enabling the work vehicle to adjust its turning method according to the operator's priorities for safety or efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a uniform turning method is set for the entire field, then the route setting process is simplified, but the adaptability to specific field conditions and user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The field is divided into multiple work paths, and each work path can have its own turning method settings. This segmentation allows different turning methods to be applied to different areas of the field based on specific conditions, resolving the contradiction between simplified uniform settings and adaptive customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The turning method settings are made dynamic and adjustable for each work path rather than being fixed uniformly across the entire field. This enables the system to adapt to varying field conditions and user needs while maintaining a structured approach through the work path framework.
2Ease of operation
If a uniform turning method is set for the entire field, then the system operation is simplified, but the work efficiency deteriorates due to inability to respond to specific field conditions
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the field into work paths with individually configurable turning methods, the system maintains operational simplicity through standardized path management while enabling efficiency improvements through localized optimization of turning routes based on specific field conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different turning methods can be applied to different work paths based on local field conditions, allowing the system to optimize work efficiency in specific areas without complicating the overall operation. Each work path can have turning methods tailored to its specific requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If turning methods are customized for each work path, then the adaptability to user needs is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The route setting system manages complexity by segmenting the field into work paths, where each path can have customized turning methods. This segmentation provides a structured framework that makes customization manageable and organized rather than chaotic.
Solution Approach 2:
The work path concept serves as a universal framework that can accommodate multiple turning methods and configurations. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle diverse user needs and field conditions through a single cohesive structure, reducing overall complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A setting processing unit sets a predetermined turning route among a plurality of turning routes having different turning methods, for each of a plurality of work paths included in a field where a work vehicle autonomously travels in accordance with a target route and sets the target route including the turning route set for each of the plurality of work paths and a work route set corresponding to the field.