Abstract: A method for tracking a movable implement of a work vehicle. The method comprises the steps of 1.) accessing images during movement of the work vehicle providing a view onto an environment and at least part of the implement, 2.) providing by a feature tracking algorithm a 3D environment model and referencing of the sensor pose to the 3D environment model, 3.) tracking implement features at different poses of the implement and, determining implement tracking data providing positional and arrangement information for the implement features, 4.) accessing benchmark information providing a real distance between two benchmark points, 5.) using the benchmark information to provide the implement tracking data with absolute scale information, and 6.) using the implement tracking data for the tracking of the implement.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a machine control unit of a construction machine for performing an earth-moving operation, the earth-moving operation comprising a multitude of phases that are to be performed consecutively, the method comprising, by a computing unit: receiving three-dimensional measuring data of a terrain in a surrounding of the construction machine in at least a first detection range, detecting elements of a previous phase of the earth-moving operation based on the three-dimensional measuring data, and configuring, based at least on the detected elements, the machine control unit to at least partially perform the next phase of the earth-moving operation automatically.

Abstract: An improved controlling of a dumping of a load of an earth moving machine, which has a conveying container configured for carrying the load. Control data for maneuvering the conveying container according to a selected dumping mode are generated by analyzing perception data and/or machine sensing data to determine a material parameter providing information on an adhesive property of a current load of the conveying container. Based on the material parameter, an appropriate dumping mode is selected, e.g. to improve efficiency of the unloading sequence and to reduce wear of the earth moving machine.

Abstract: A system for determining a swing boom angle of an excavator. The system comprises a first measuring sensor configured to be mounted on a vehicle frame or a swing boom 4, wherein the first measuring sensor is configured to determine a first interim swing boom angle of the swing boom relative to the vehicle frame. The first interim swing boom angle is one of a discrete amount of one or more intermittent first interim swing boom angles, each of the discrete amount of one or more intermittent first interim swing boom angles being spaced from each other by at least a value of one degree. A second measuring sensor mounted on the swing boom to determine a second interim swing boom angle of the swing boom relative to the vehicle frame, the second interim swing boom angle being from an indiscrete angle range and a processing unit.

Abstract: A system for determining a swing boom angle of an excavator. The excavator comprises a lower part, an upper part comprising a cabin, the upper part being arranged on the lower part and configured to be rotated relative to the lower part about a first rotation axis and a swing boom arranged on the upper part and configured to be rotated relative to the upper part about a second rotation axis that an actual swing boom position defines a swing boom angle. The system comprises a first inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to be mounted on the swing boom and to generate first IMU data, wherein the first IMU comprises at least one acceleration sensor and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive the first IMU data, determine a direction of a centripetal acceleration acting on the first IMU and determine the swing boom angle.

Abstract: A system for determining a swing boom angle of an excavator including a vehicle frame including a cabin, a swing boom arranged on the vehicle frame and configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle frame about a first rotation axis and a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder. A first end of the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder is coupled to the vehicle frame and a second end is coupled to the swing boom, wherein the cylinder is configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle frame about a second rotation axis at the first end, wherein the cylinder is configured to rotate the swing boom. The system comprises a first inertial measurement unit (IMU), configured to be mounted on the swing boom and to generate first IMU data, a second IMU configured to be mounted on the cylinder and to generate second IMU data and a processing unit.

Abstract: A system for planning an earth-moving operation to be performed by a construction machine having a tool for performing the earth-moving operation and a machine control unit for at least partially controlling the earth-moving operation, the system comprising a measuring system configured for capturing 3D measuring data of an uneven terrain in a surrounding of the construction machine, a context camera having a known position relative to the measuring system and/or the 3D measuring data and being configured for capturing context image data of the terrain, a user interface configured for displaying at least one context image to an operator of the construction machine and for receiving user input from the operator, and a computing unit operatively coupled at least with the measuring system and the user interface.