Abstract
The fast evolution of computing power together with the improvement of electronics and sensors in the last decade has resulted in the introduction of vehicle automation at a consumer level; therefore, every day, an increasing amount of commercial solutions are reaching the global market. The special shape in which agricultural fields are structured, on the other hand, makes off-road vehicles one of the best candidates for driving assistance. Very often, tractor or harvester operators are required to follow predefined rows for long periods of time, leading to physical and mental fatigue that can provoke dangerous situations or even fatal accidents. In such conditions, the aid brought by intelligent systems can represent a positive asset to farm production systems. The recent popularization of satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, has meant the final thrust to the deployment of automatic guidance systems. However, not only global positioning sensors are key in vehicle automation but a complex architecture comprising imaging, laser and ultrasonic devices can be found in recent models as well. This article presents an overview of patents issued in this field of automotive engineering over the last twenty years.
Keywords: Automatic guidance, off-road vehicles, GPS auto-steering, farm machinery automation, autonomous navigation, field robotics, agricultural robotics, crop-tracking vehicles, tractor guidance, &, intelligent vehicles
Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering
Title: Recent Innovations in Off-Road Intelligent Vehicles: In-Field Automatic Navigation
Volume: 2 Issue: 3
Author(s): Francisco Rovira-Mas
Affiliation:
Keywords: Automatic guidance, off-road vehicles, GPS auto-steering, farm machinery automation, autonomous navigation, field robotics, agricultural robotics, crop-tracking vehicles, tractor guidance, &, intelligent vehicles
Abstract: The fast evolution of computing power together with the improvement of electronics and sensors in the last decade has resulted in the introduction of vehicle automation at a consumer level; therefore, every day, an increasing amount of commercial solutions are reaching the global market. The special shape in which agricultural fields are structured, on the other hand, makes off-road vehicles one of the best candidates for driving assistance. Very often, tractor or harvester operators are required to follow predefined rows for long periods of time, leading to physical and mental fatigue that can provoke dangerous situations or even fatal accidents. In such conditions, the aid brought by intelligent systems can represent a positive asset to farm production systems. The recent popularization of satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, has meant the final thrust to the deployment of automatic guidance systems. However, not only global positioning sensors are key in vehicle automation but a complex architecture comprising imaging, laser and ultrasonic devices can be found in recent models as well. This article presents an overview of patents issued in this field of automotive engineering over the last twenty years.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Rovira-Mas Francisco, Recent Innovations in Off-Road Intelligent Vehicles: In-Field Automatic Navigation, Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering 2009; 2 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2212797610902030169
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2212797610902030169 |
Print ISSN 2212-7976 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1874-477X |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Ceramics Reinforced Materials and Coatings for Protection of Turbomachinery
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a very emerging technology in various industrial applications. The expert system enables help in sensing, monitoring, prediction, controlling, and diagnosis the various problems, and provides ease of work. The protection of turbo-machinery and offshore applications against erosion, corrosion, and abrasion is a global concern in the ...read more
Emerging Methods and Techniques in Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Sustainability in manufacturing practices to process materials is a globally accepted mandate and it consists of ecofriendly strategies and methods such as processing, synthesis, fabrication, process optimization by experimental, numerical and computational approaches to test, evaluate the performance and reliability of different materials. The success in enhancement of materials processing ...read more
Latest Experimental and Computational Aspects of Advanced Composites for Structural Applications
This proposal highlights the recent developments in the field of advanced composites for structural applications, encompassing both experimental and computational aspects. Furthermore, it focuses on the integration of machine learning and deep learning techniques to enhance the understanding and performance prediction of advanced composite materials. The proposed research aims to ...read more
Opportunities of Emerging Materials Processing for Enhanced Manufacturing in Industry 4.0
This proposed special issue aims to explore the transformative potential of emerging materials processing techniques in the context of Industry 4.0, focusing on the opportunities they present for enhancing manufacturing processes. As Industry 4.0 continues to revolutionize the global manufacturing landscape, the integration of cutting-edge materials processing technologies becomes paramount ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Experimental and Comparison Based Study on Diabetes Prediction Using Artificial Neural Network
Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications Thyroidectomy and PTU-Induced Hypothyroidism: Effect of L-Thyroxine on Suppression of Spatial and Non-Spatial Memory Related Signaling Molecules
Current Molecular Pharmacology Interactions Between Hypertension and Hypercholesterolemia: From Epidemiology to Therapeutic Implications
Current Hypertension Reviews Animal Models of Gastric Bleeding Induced by Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Using Aspirin and Clopidogrel - Prophylactic Effect of Antiulcer Drugs
Current Pharmaceutical Design Variability in the Effects of Nicotine on Different Regions of the Brain: Changes in the Concentration of Superoxide Dismutase Isoforms
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Severe OSA Leading to Long Pauses in 24-h Holter ECG Reversed with CPAP
Current Cardiology Reviews Acute Toxicological and Histopathological Elucidation of <i>Rheum emodi</i> Rhizome Extract to Demonstrate Antidiabetic Activity in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats
Current Bioactive Compounds ABC Transporters in the CNS – An Inventory
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Development of Nitric Oxide Donors for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Should We be Concerned About the Inflammatory Response to Endovascular Procedures?
Current Vascular Pharmacology Magnetoencephalography in Fetuses and Neonates: A Review
Current Pediatric Reviews Aromatase Inhibitors: A New Reality for the Adjuvant Endocrine Treatment of Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry MicroRNAs as Potential Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Harnessing the Capacity of Cell-Penetrating Peptides for Drug Delivery to the Central Nervous System
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Hemodialysis Membranes for Acute and Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Current Neurovascular Research Ruta Montana Evokes Antihypertensive Activity Through an Increase of Prostaglandins Release in L-NAME-Induced Hypertensive Rats
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Metabolite Profiling and Characterization for Medicinal Herbal Remedies
Current Drug Metabolism Oxidative Stress, Antioxidants, and Endothelial Function
Current Medicinal Chemistry α<sub>IIb</sub>β<sub>3</sub>-integrin Ligands: Abciximab and Eptifibatide as Proapoptotic Factors in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells
Current Drug Targets Determination of the Percent Composition and Mineral Content of the Leaves of the Insulin Plant (Cissus sicyoides) with the Goal of Including it in the Usual Diet
The Natural Products Journal