The Toro Company

Carnegie Robotics, LLC

Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc.

Michael Jason Ramsay

David LaRose

Christopher Charles Osterwood

Stephen Paul Elizondo Landers

Zachary Irvin Parker

Alexander Steven Frick

Ryan Douglas Ingvalson

Jason Thomas Kraft

Adam Richard Williams

Matthew John Alvarado

Stephen M Muck

Anil Harish

Duncan A Campbell

David Ian Robinson

Richard E Musgrave

Christopher S Shaw

David Arthur Larose

Woodrow E Douglass

Brian Daniel Beyer

Stephen A Diantonio

Daniel David Williams

Christopher C Osterwood

Autonomous machine () navigation techniques include using simulation to configure camera () capture parameters. A method may include capturing image data of a scene, generating irradiance image data, determining at least one test camera capture parameter, determining a simulated scene parameter, and generating at least one updated camera capture parameter. Image data for camera capture configuration may be captured while the autonomous machine is moving. Camera () captures parameters may be used to capture images while the autonomous machine () is slowed or stopped, particularly in lowlight conditions.

Autonomous machine navigation in lowlight conditions

A method for obtaining a three-dimensional model of an inspection site, using a perception module, is disclosed. The perception module comprises a detection unit, e.g. comprising one or more cameras and/or a three-dimensional laser scanner, configured to obtain a three-dimensional image. At least one three-dimensional image is obtained by means of the detection unit. A three-dimensional model of surroundings of the perception module is created, based on the obtained three-dimensional image. The created three-dimensional model and a plan of the inspection site are compared and features of the created three-dimensional model and features of the plan of the inspection site are matched. A site-specific three-dimensional model of the inspection site is formed, based on the created three-dimensional model and the plan of the inspection site, and based on the comparison.

Method for obtaining a three-dimensional model of an inspection site

Autonomous machine navigation techniques may generate a three-dimensional point cloud that represents at least a work region based on feature data and matching data. Pose data associated with points of the three-dimensional point cloud may be generated that represents poses of an autonomous machine. A boundary may be determined using the pose data for subsequent navigation of the autonomous machine in the work region. Non-vision-based sensor data may be used to determine a pose. The pose may be updated based on the vision-based pose data. The autonomous machine may be navigated within the boundary of the work region based on the updated pose. The three-dimensional point cloud may be generated based on data captured during a touring phase. Boundaries may be generated based on data captured during a mapping phase.

Autonomous machine navigation and training using vision system

An autonomous assembly that includes a gantry subassembly, a carrier subassembly movably mounted on the gantry subassembly, a tool actuation subassembly mounted on the carrier subassembly, and an autonomous control system including a perception subsystem, a motion planning subsystem, and a motion control subsystem. The gantry subassembly includes a bridge member for laterally spanning a selected section of a work site and a gantry drive system for effecting travel of the gantry subassembly along a first path, generally in a longitudinally along the length of the selected portion of a work site. The carrier subassembly includes a carriage and a carriage drive system for effecting travel of the carriage along a second path, generally laterally along the bridge member. The tool actuation subassembly includes a motion actuator, an end-effector operatively connected to the motion actuator, and an actuator drive system for effecting linear travel of an end-effector along a third path, generally perpendicular to the second path.

Autonomous apparatus and system for repetitive tasks in construction project

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Michael Jason Ramsay