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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2023
Caterpillar Sarl, Geneva, CH;
Kensuke Tanaka, Geneva, CH;
Yasumasa Hoshino, Geneva, CH;
Takashi Yokono, Geneva, CH;
Santosh Ram Ancha, Geneva, CH;
Caterpillar SARL, Geneva, CH;
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-program products for controlling a mobile work machine can comprise activating a steering assist mode to control work machine travel responsive to the steering assist mode being on or enabled, an approach angle of the work machine being within a predetermined angle range relative to a target line for the work machine to perform work at design line or contour, and a focus point of the work machine being within a capture range to activate the steering assist mode. The systems, methods, and computer-program products can also comprise, with the steering assist mode in an activated state, controlling travel of the work machine relative to the target line responsive to receipt of a first operator input in a cab of the work machine and a second operator input in the cab of the work machine at or above a predetermined threshold.