Abstract: A system and method for sensing an edge of a region includes at least one distance sensor configured to detect a plurality of distances of objects along a plurality of adjacent scan lines. A controller is in communication with the at least one distance sensor and is configured to determine a location of an edge of a region within the plurality of adjacent scan lines. The controller includes a comparator module configured to compare values corresponding to the detected plurality of distances, and an identification module configured to identify the location of the edge of the region according to the compared values. In one example, the values corresponding to the detected plurality of distances include couplets of standard deviations that are analyzed and selected to identify the location of the edge.

Abstract: An example inductive charging system includes a housing including a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall. The first and second walls at least partially form a channel extending along an external length of the housing. The system also includes an inductive charging coil disposed within the housing. The charging coil includes a substantially annular central axis and a wire wrapped in a spiral configuration circumferentially around the central axis. The charging coil includes a first end disposed proximate the first wall, and a second end substantially facing the first end and disposed proximate the second wall. The charging coil is positioned such that the channel passes through a gap extending from the first end to the second end.