Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a deployable connectivity hub configured to be selectively deployed at a site. The deployable connectivity hub including a wireless hub connectivity module configured to facilitate wireless communications and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to establish a local site network with a plurality of wireless machine connectivity modules including at least a first wireless machine connectivity module associated with a first machine at the site and a second wireless machine connectivity module associated with a second machine at the site, establish a connection with a remote server, receive data from the first wireless machine connectivity module regarding the first machine over the local site network, transmit the data to the second wireless machine connectivity module over the local site network, and transmit the data to the remote server over the connection.

Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine, a second connectivity module configured to be coupled to a second machine, and a third connectivity module configured to be coupled to a third machine. The third machine is a different type of machine than at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are configured to establish a site network at a site. The third connectivity module is configured to join the site network and transmit data regarding the third machine to the first connectivity module through the site network.

Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a plurality of work machines including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each work machine is configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system further includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes, the nodes including the first work machine and the second work machine. The system further includes a third work machine configured to detect one of the first work machine or the second work machine within a signal range of the third work machine and, upon detecting one of the first work machine or the second work machine, automatically join the local area network.

Abstract: A reach and placement tool includes an eyepiece, an orientation sensor, a distance sensor, and a controller. The controller is configured to obtain a distance value and an orientation from the distance sensor and the orientation sensor when the reach and placement tool is directed towards a point of interest at a particular location. The controller is also configured to determine a coordinate of the point of interest using the distance value and the orientation, and compare the coordinate of the point of interest to a reach envelope to determine if the point of interest is within range of a particular reach apparatus.

Abstract: A worksite connection system includes a first machine including a first connectivity module, a second machine including a second connectivity module, and a third machine including a third connectivity module. When the first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are communicatively connected to provide a local wireless worksite network, the third connectivity module is configured to automatically join the local wireless worksite network when the third connectivity module is within a signal range of at least one of the first connectivity module or the second connectivity module.

Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a first portion of a machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a second portion of the machine. The first portion is movable relative to the second portion. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the first portion based on time delays in communication between the first wireless transceiver and each of the plurality of second wireless transceivers.

Abstract: A position tracking system can include a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and one or more processing circuits. The first wireless transceiver can be coupled to a portable tool or a component of a machine, and the first wireless transceiver can transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers can be coupled to a fixed portion of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers configured can also detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver can detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The one or more processing circuits can determine a position of at least one of the portable tool or the component of the machine based on communication between the first wireless transceiver and the plurality of second wireless transceivers.

Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a portion or a component of a lift assembly of a machine. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a base of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or the component of the lift assembly based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines. Each machine includes an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement and is coupled to a connectivity module configured to wirelessly communicate with connectivity modules of the other machines to form a local network. A first machine of the plurality of machines includes a first connectivity module comprising a first local wireless transceiver. At least one of the connectivity modules is configured to communicate with a computing module via an external network. The system further includes a first device coupled to a local wireless module. The local wireless module is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first local wireless transceiver to connect to the local network. The local wireless module is not configured to directly connect to the external network.

Abstract: A method of facilitating the rental of a work machine includes receiving, from a user device, a rental search request including search criteria, the search criteria comprising a type of machine, a rental period, and a jobsite location, generating a user interface identifying one or more machines of the received type of machine that are available to rent during the rental period and are located within a predetermined or selected distance of the jobsite location, sending the user interface to a screen of the user device, receipt of the user interface causing the screen to display the user interface, and receiving, from the user device, a selection of a machine from the one or more machines indicating a request to rent the selected machine.

Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to determine a parameter set relating to the lift device, receive a request to provide a status of the component of the lift device, receive a measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, compare the received measure and the threshold measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, and provide, based on the comparison, an indication in accordance with the indication characteristic representing the status of the component of the lift device.

Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a plurality of work machines including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each work machine is configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system further includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes, the nodes including the first work machine and the second work machine. The system further includes a third work machine configured to detect one of the first work machine or the second work machine within a signal range of the third work machine and, upon detecting one of the first work machine or the second work machine, automatically join the local area network.

Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support a user, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis, an actuator configured to at least one of (a) move the platform relative to the chassis or (b) propel the chassis, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The sensor assembly includes a rod including a first end portion coupled to the platform and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, a housing defining an aperture sized to receive the second end portion of the rod, and a sensor coupled to the housing and configured to provide a signal in response to the second end portion of the rod exiting the aperture. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to control the actuator in response to receiving the signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support a user, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis, an actuator configured to at least one of (a) move the platform relative to the chassis or (b) propel the chassis, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The sensor assembly includes a bar including a first end portion coupled to the platform and a second end portion opposite the first end portion and a housing defining an aperture sized to receive the second end portion of the bar. The sensor provides a signal in response to at least one of (a) the second end portion of the bar contacting the sensor or (b) the second end portion of the bar exiting the aperture. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to control the actuator based on the signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A method for troubleshooting a piece of equipment includes providing an equipment troubleshooting graphical user interface (GUI) to a user device. The method also includes receiving, from the user device, an input indicating an identity of a piece of equipment and providing, via the GUI, a 3D model of the identified piece of equipment. The 3D model includes a plurality of components. The method also includes receiving, from the user device, a selection of a function and updating the GUI to emphasize components of the 3D model corresponding to the selected function.

Abstract: A method for inspecting a machine using augmented reality (AR) includes providing a user interface to a user device, receiving a video feed of the machine from a camera, displaying the video feed on the user interface, and overlaying a digital twin of the machine onto the video feed of the machine on the user interface, the digital twin comprising a sensor reading from each of one or more sensors embedded in the machine.

Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a status of the lift device, and provide an indication representing the status of the lift device.

Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a portion or a component of a lift assembly of a machine. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a base of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or the component of the lift assembly based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A system for automatic generation of a work site equipment grouping is provided. The system includes a plurality of work machines, each work machine configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system also includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes. The nodes include the work machines. The work machines are configured to create and join the local area network when the work machines are within a signal range of one or more of the plurality of nodes.

Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support a user, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis, an actuator configured to at least one of (a) move the platform relative to the chassis or (b) propel the chassis, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The sensor assembly includes a bar including a first end portion coupled to the platform and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The sensor assembly further includes a sensor coupled to the platform and configured to provide a signal in response to the second end portion of the bar contacting the sensor. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to control the actuator based on the signal from the sensor.