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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2023
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
John Paul Atkinson, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Norman Keith Lay, Baden, PA (US);
Shawn Mathew, Savoy, IL (US);
Darren Harton, Glenshaw, PA (US);
David Robinson, Napier, NZ;
Dylan Arrabito, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A technique is directed to methods and systems for ground engaging tool (GET) loss detection. A GET monitoring system can receive image data from one or more cameras mounted on a machine. The image data can include image frames that include one or more GETs, such as bucket tips, lip shrouds, and/or side shrouds. The GET monitoring system can utilize a neural network to determine whether a GET is missing based on comparing consecutive images, depth measurements from the camera, or the distance relationships between multiple GETs. If a GET is determined to be missing from a bucket, the GET monitoring system can generate a notification to alert the operator or personnel at the site.