Abstract: An autonomous work vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle control unit; a location determining system; a digital storage medium comprising map data defining: a map comprising a path for the autonomous work vehicle to travel, at least one error polygon defined around the autonomous work vehicle within the map; and a controller in communication with the digital storage medium, location determining system, and the vehicle control unit, wherein the controller performs an off path error check in which the controller: retrieves the map data from the digital storage medium; receives current location data from the location determining system; locates the autonomous work vehicle on the map with the location data; determines whether the path is within the error polygon around the autonomous work vehicle; and if the path is not within the error polygon, the vehicle control unit performs a corrective action on the autonomous work vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a remote operator to observe and rectify safety issues on an autonomous work vehicle. For example, an autonomous work vehicle may detect an obstacle on or near a path within a work zone. The obstacle may be detected using a camera, a LiDAR or a RADAR. The autonomous work vehicle may stop prior to contacting the object. The autonomous work vehicle may also image the obstacle and send the image to a mobile device either directly or via a remote server. The user may determine the obstacle is not a safety issue or remove the obstacle from the path. In either case, the user may send an indication through the user interface that the path is clear and the autonomous work vehicle is safe to proceed along the path.