Abstract: A system for controlling a direction of travel of a work vehicle may include a location sensor configured to capture data indicative of a location of the work vehicle within a field. A controller of the disclosed system may be configured to receive an input indicative of the vehicle being positioned at a starting point associated with a guide crop row present within the field. After receiving the input, the controller may be configured to determine the location of the guide crop row within the field based on the data captured by the location sensor. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to compare the determined location of the guide crop row and a location of a selected crop row depicted in a field map to determine an initial location differential. In addition, the controller may be configured to adjust the field map based on the determined initial location differential.

Abstract: A system and method for receiving a package from an unmanned aerial vehicle at a rooftop package receiving station and securely holding the package at the package receiving station. The recipient, using a computing device, may prompt the package receiving station to deliver the package from the rooftop to a delivery location.

Abstract: Example landing platform systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a landing platform includes a top plate configured to support an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), where the top plate has a plurality of slots therethrough. A rotating plate is located adjacent the top plate and includes multiple centering pins extending therefrom and extending through the plurality of slots in the top plate. A motor is capable of rotating the rotating plate, which causes the multiple centering pins to center the UAV on the top plate.

Abstract: A precision landing system including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a beacon is provided. A processor of the UAV controls a flight system of the UAV to fly the UAV. The processor detects, via a sensor of the UAV, a signal emitted by a beacon. The processor controls the flight system of the UAV to land on or near the beacon. The processor also energizes one or more electromagnets on a cradle of the UAV to retrieve the beacon.

Abstract: A launch includes a frame including a platform defining a slot designed to slideably receive a rudder of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle. The launch includes two drive wheels rotatably supported by the frame and defining a space between each other. The space is open to the slot and designed to receive the rudder. The launch includes at least one variable speed drive wheel motor supported by the frame and operatively engaged with the drive wheels.

Abstract: Example moveable mounting structures and methods are described. In one implementation, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a body and a moveable mounting structure coupled to the body. The moveable mounting structure can move between a stowed position and a deployed position without interfering with a payload carried by the UAV. A camera is mounted to the moveable mounting structure.

Abstract: Apparatuses for precision loading of packages for last-mile autonomous delivery are provided herein. An example apparatus includes a base; a platform rotatably supported on the base, the platform comprising at least one slot; an armature configured to protrude through the at least one slot when the at least one slot has been aligned with the armature through rotation of the base; a translating member that is configured to traverse above and across an upper surface of the platform; and a controller having at least one processor coupled to at least one memory, the controller being configured to place a package on the platform into a selected orientation through selective control of at least one of rotation of the platform, extension of the armature, translation of the translating member, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system and method for controlling the operation of a work vehicle based on the multi-mode identification of operator inputs. Specifically, the movement of an input device of the work vehicle may be monitored relative to two or more movement ranges defined within or across the range of positions defining the input device's overall travel range. When it is detected that the operator has made a pattern of input device movements relative to one of the movement ranges, a new operating mode may be selected or activated that adjusts the transfer function used to control the movement of a component of the work vehicle based on the position of the input device.

Abstract: Example UAV landing systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a landing platform includes a conveyor belt capable of supporting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The conveyor belt can move in a first direction and a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The landing platform also includes a first positioning bumper and a second positioning bumper, where the first positioning bumper and the second positioning bumper are capable of repositioning the UAV on the conveyor belt. The landing platform further includes a cradle that can receive and secure the UAV.

Abstract: Techniques and examples pertaining to single channel line-of-sight (LOS) communication are described. The transmitting end of the LOS communication involves direct modulation of a light emitted from a light emitter. The receiving end of the LOS communication involves receiving a video stream of the light emitter emitting the light, wherein the video stream comprises a plurality of video frames that are continuous in time. The receiving end of the LOS communication also involves converting the video stream to a binary string comprising a plurality of binary bits. Each of the binary bits corresponds to a respective one of the plurality of video frames, and the binary string contains a repeated binary pattern representing a message being conveyed. The receiving end of the LOS communication also involves extracting the binary pattern from the binary string and then decoding the binary pattern to obtain the message.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for providing automatic weight monitoring and control during the performance of a material moving operation by a work vehicle includes receiving an input associated with a target weight for a material to be collected within the implement. Additionally, upon receipt of an indication that an implement of the vehicle has been pushed into a source of the material, the method includes automatically controlling an operation of loader arms of the vehicle to raise the implement relative to the source of the material. In addition, the method includes monitoring a weight of the material collected within the implement as the implement is being raised relative to the source of material, and notifying an operator of the work vehicle when it is determined that the monitored weight of the material is equal to the target weight or fails within a tolerance range associated with the target weight.

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling a position of one or more ground engaging tools of an agricultural implement is relative to a ground surface may include monitoring a position signal indicative of a position of a ground engaging tool of the implement. The position signal may have an associated system delay time. The method also may include estimating an arrival time when the position of the ground engaging tool will be within a predetermined threshold of a target position based on the monitored position signal and the system delay time associated with the monitored position signal. The method may include adjusting the position of the ground engaging tool and terminating the adjustment of the ground engaging tool at a termination time determined based on the arrival time.

Abstract: Apparatuses for precision loading of packages for last-mile autonomous delivery are provided herein. An example apparatus includes a base; a platform rotatably supported on the base, the platform comprising at least one slot; an armature configured to protrude through the at least one slot when the at least one slot has been aligned with the armature through rotation of the base; a translating member that is configured to traverse above and across an upper surface of the platform; and a controller having at least one processor coupled to at least one memory, the controller being configured to place a package on the platform into a selected orientation through selective control of at least one of rotation of the platform, extension of the armature, translation of the translating member, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and devices for recovering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), such as UAVs that are trapped in an obstacle such as a tree. In particular, a method is described, the method including determining location parameters associated with a trapped UAV; navigating to the proximity of the UAV; determining launching parameters and a target associated with the launch of a launching device; and causing the launch of a launching device towards the target. The launching device may include a tether, such that a user may pull on the tether to dislodge the trapped UAV from the tree.

Abstract: A system and method for receiving a package from an unmanned aerial vehicle at a rooftop package receiving station and securely holding the package at the package receiving station. The recipient, using a computing device, may prompt the package receiving station to deliver the package from the rooftop to a delivery location.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for item delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles. Example methods may include receiving, by a management component communicatively coupled to at least one processor via a transceiver, instructions for a UAV, wherein the instructions include a delivery request for one or more items; determining, via a routing component, a predetermined route based on the delivery request, wherein the predetermined route maximizing a visibility of the UAV by one or more users; and accepting, by a payment component communicatively coupled to the at least one processor and at least one memory, payment for the one or more items from one or more users.

Abstract: The systems, methods, and devices described herein generally relate to achieving accurate and robust motion correction by detecting and accounting for false movements in motion correction systems used in conjunction with medical imaging and/or therapeutic systems. In other words, in some embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices described herein can be configured to detect false movements for motion correction during a medical imaging scan and/or therapeutic procedure, and thereby ensure that such false movements are not accounted for in the motion correction process. Upon detection of false movements, the imaging or therapeutic system can be configured to transiently suppress and/or subsequently repeat acquisitions.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system and method for controlling the operation of a work vehicle based on the multi-mode identification of operator inputs. Specifically, the movement of an input device of the work vehicle may be monitored relative to two or more movement ranges defined within or across the range of positions defining the input device's overall travel range. When it is detected that the operator has made a pattern of input device movements relative to one of the movement ranges, a new operating mode may be selected or activated that adjusts the transfer function used to control the movement of a component of the work vehicle based on the position of the input device.

Abstract: A precision landing system including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a beacon is provided. A processor of the UAV controls a flight system of the UAV to fly the UAV. The processor detects, via a sensor of the UAV, a signal emitted by a beacon. The processor controls the flight system of the UAV to land on or near the beacon. The processor also energizes one or more electromagnets on a cradle of the UAV to retrieve the beacon.

Abstract: A method for controlling a lift assembly for a work vehicle may include receiving an input command associated with controlling movement of a loader arm of the lift assembly, and determining a travel velocity at which a reference location on the loader arm is to be moved based on the input command. In addition, the method may include determining at least one lift cylinder command and at least one control cylinder command based at least in part on the determined travel velocity and position-based inputs associated with moving the reference location along a predetermined travel path, and actively controlling an operation of a lift cylinder and a control cylinder of the lift assembly based on the lift cylinder command(s) and the control cylinder command(s), respectively, such that the reference location on the loader arm is moved along the predetermined travel path at the determined travel velocity.