Caterpillar Inc.
Automatic Target Selection for Worksite Spotting

Abstract:

An automatic target selection system and method for worksite load spotting is presented. The system includes a work machine configured with a receptacle for receiving a load. A position detection unit, on-board the work machine, generates a signal associated with a current position and heading of the work machine. A display unit, on-board the work machine, displays a user interface which includes a plurality of operator-selectable spotting locations. A navigation controller is configured to receive the signal of the current position and heading of the work machine, generate a list of spotting locations associated with one or more loading machines on a worksite; and determine a target score for each spotting location based on a Cartesian distance, path distance, and a selection history. The navigation controller then displays an organized catalog of the spotting locations based on the corresponding target score.