Abstract: A mobile machine with a ripper attached is configured with a control system to conduct a ripping operation. Prior to the ripping operation and travel of the mobile machine, the control system may receive an initiation event. The control system may also determine a riper configuration using ripper configuration sensors. If the control system determines the riper configuration indicates the ripper tip contacts a support surface, the control system can take one or more prevention actions to prevent the ripping operation.

Abstract: A mobile machine is operatively attached to a ripper for conducting a ripping operation of the terrain substrate by traveling over the terrain surface. The mobile machine may be associated with sensors to measure the travel resistance from the terrain opposing travel of the mobile machine in the travel directing during the ripping operation. If the travel resistance is excessive, the mobile machine can conduct a shank adjustment sequence by adjusting one or more of a tilt actuator and a lift actuator to move the ripper relative to the terrain and reduce the travel resistance.

Abstract: A mobile machine is operatively attached to a ripper for conducting a ripping operation of the terrain substrate by traveling over the terrain surface. The mobile machine may be associated with sensors to measure the travel resistance from the terrain opposing travel of the mobile machine in the travel directing during the ripping operation. If the travel resistance is excessive, the mobile machine can conduct a shank adjustment sequence by adjusting one or more of a tilt actuator and a lift actuator to move the ripper relative to the terrain and reduce the travel resistance.

Abstract: A mobile machine is operatively attached to a ripper that can be moved to different positions to conduct a ripping operation of the terrain surface. The mobile machine includes an operator interface, ripper configuration sensors, and an electronic controller. In response to receiving a save ripper position command form the operator interface, the electronic controller saves sensor output from the ripper configuration sensor corresponding to a ripper position. In response to receiving a reposition ripper command from the operator interface, the electronic controller retrieves the ripper position data and move the ripper to the ripper position.

Abstract: A mobile machine with a ripper attached is configured with a control system to conduct a ripping operation. Prior to the ripping operation and travel of the mobile machine, the control system may receive an initiation event. The control system may also determine a riper configuration using ripper configuration sensors. If the control system determines the riper configuration indicates the ripper tip contacts a support surface, the control system can take one or more prevention actions to prevent the ripping operation.

Abstract: A mobile machine for operation on a work surface includes: a frame; a traction device mounted to the frame for moving the mobile machine with respect to the work surface; a surface-engaging implement mounted to the frame, the surface-engaging implement having an implement position movable between an operational position, in which the surface-engaging implement at least partially contacts the work surface, and a stowed position, in which the surface-engaging implement does not contact the work surface; at least one actuator connecting the surface-engaging implement to the frame for moving the surface-engaging implement between the operational position and the stowed position; a first sensor for providing the implement position of the surface-engaging implement; a second sensor for providing a machine orientation of the mobile machine with respect to a horizon; and a controller for receiving the implement position and the machine orientation.

Abstract: A mobile machine for operation at a work site having a work surface includes: a frame; a traction device mounted to the frame, the traction device moving the mobile machine with respect to the work surface; a surface-engaging implement mounted to the frame, the surface-engaging implement being raisable and lowerable with respect to the frame; a first sensor for providing a machine speed of the mobile machine; a second sensor for providing a machine location of the mobile machine; and a controller storing a three-dimensional site plan associated with the work site, the three-dimensional site plan including at least one keep-out zone, the controller receiving the machine speed and the machine location, and, based on the machine speed and the machine location with respect to the at least one keep-out zone, to: raise the surface-engaging implement and maintain the machine speed, raise the surface-engaging implement and reduce the machine speed.

Abstract: A machine can include a frame, a blade coupled to the frame and configured to push a load, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) associated with the blade and configured to indicate a tilt of the blade relative to an absolute global frame of reference, and a controller configured to: receive steering commands; determine, based on the steering commands and the load, a desired blade tilt steering angle relative to the absolute global frame of reference; cause the blade to be tilted to the desired blade tilt steering angle; determine, based on information from the IMU, that an actual blade tilt angle is different from the desired blade tilt steering angle; cause, based on determining that the actual blade tilt angle is different from the desired blade tilt steering angle, the blade to be tilted according to a corrected blade tilt angle, wherein, when the actual blade tilt angle is offset, in a first direction, from the desired blade tilt steering angle, the corrected blade tilt angle is to tilt the blade in a secon

Abstract: A control system for a machine includes a chassis, an implement attached to the chassis, at least one sensor coupled to the chassis or the implement, and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to receive one or more signals from the at least one sensor, determine a stabilization factor based on the one or more signals from the at least one sensor, and signal one or more actuators to control a movement and/or a position of the implement based at least in part on the stabilization factor.