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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2025
Filed:
May. 17, 2023
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Benjamin J. Hodel, Dunlap, IL (US);
Adam M. Nackers, Washington, IL (US);
Justin Lee Steinlage, Mackinaw, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A control system for a machine includes a machine body, a linkage assembly, an implement coupled to the machine body via the linkage assembly, one or more perception systems on the machine, and a controller in communication with the one or more perception systems. The controller is configured to receive one or more signals defining a dig region, define one or more dump regions based at least on the dig region and information from the one or more perception systems, and identify a position of a haul truck relative to the defined one or more dump regions.