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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2003
Mark Alvin Schmidt, Charlotte, NC (US);
Kenneth E. Hunt, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and system for controlling a vehicle comprises planning a path of a vehicle based on operator input. In a first mode, the vehicle may be guided based on the planned path. In a second mode, an operator of the vehicle commands or activates at least one of a propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and an implement system of the vehicle to guide the vehicle. In a third mode, the presence of an obstacle is detected, where the obstacle obstructs the planned path of the vehicle. The vehicle is guided in a third mode based upon the planned path and the detection of the presence of the obstacle. At least one of said first mode, second mode, and third mode is selected based upon the operator input.