Abstract: Disclosed are autonomous work vehicles and adjustable implement systems for automatically and/or autonomously adjusting the position of an implement. The implement may be adjusted by receiving implement data from a sensor array, determining a position of the implement based on implement data, and instructing the implement control system to adjust the position of the implement to a desired position. The sensor array may include a tractor engine torque sensor, a wheel speed sensor, and/or a LiDAR sensor. The implement may be connected to a hydraulic cylinder. The implement data may indicate parameters of the implement, including timing data and/or flow data indicating the flow rate of hydraulic fluid in or out of the hydraulic cylinder. The extension of hydraulic cylinder may be determined based on the timing data and/or the flow data and position of the implement may then be determined based on the extension of the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: Disclosed are autonomous work vehicles, adjustable implement systems, and autonomous vehicle systems for executing an operational adjustment of the vehicle and/or implement during an operational task upon detecting a temperature of the implement that lies outside an operational envelope. The operational adjustment may comprise adjusting an operational parameter of the vehicle (e.g., velocity, heading, engine torque, etc.) and/or the implement (e.g., implement position) to a desired value. The desired value may be configured to return the implement to a temperature within the operational envelope, to reduce or prevent harm to the implement, and/or to increase the effectiveness of the operational task. Detecting a temperature of implement outside the operational envelope may induce the autonomous work vehicle to provide an abnormal temperature notification to an operator.

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.

Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.

Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an autonomous yard truck that includes a speed control mechanism; a steering system; a geolocation sensor; a plurality of sensors; a fifth wheel coupling; a robotic arm disposed on the deck; an air hose with a first hose connector; a transceiver; and a controller. The controller may identify a first trailer hose connector location on a specific trailer; determine the location of a first hose connector on an autonomous yard truck; engage the first hose connector with a robotic arm; move the first hose connector from the first hose connector location to the first trailer hose connector location on the specific trailer with the robotic arm; connect the first hose connector with the first trailer hose connector; disengage the first hose connector from the robotic arm; and/or test the connection between the connection between the first hose connector and the first trailer hose connector.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an autonomous yard truck that includes a speed control mechanism; a steering system; a geolocation sensor; a plurality of sensors; a fifth wheel coupling; a robotic arm disposed on the deck; an air hose with a first hose connector; a transceiver; and a controller. The controller may identify a first trailer hose connector location on a specific trailer; determine the location of a first hose connector on an autonomous yard truck; engages the first hose connector with a robotic arm; move the first hose connector from the first hose connector location to the first trailer hose connector location on the specific trailer with the robotic arm; connect the first hose connector with the first trailer hose connector; disengage the first hose connector from the robotic arm; and/or test the connection between the connection between the first hose connector and the first trailer hose connector.

Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an autonomous yard truck that includes a speed control mechanism; a steering system; a geolocation sensor; a plurality of sensors; a fifth wheel coupling; a robotic arm disposed on the deck; an air hose with a first hose connector; a transceiver; and a controller. The controller may identify a first trailer hose connector location on a specific trailer; determine the location of a first hose connector on an autonomous yard truck; engages the first hose connector with a robotic arm; move the first hose connector from the first hose connector location to the first trailer hose connector location on the specific trailer with the robotic arm; connect the first hose connector with the first trailer hose connector; disengage the first hose connector from the robotic arm; and/or test the connection between the connection between the first hose connector and the first trailer hose connector.

Abstract: A locomotion system for use in an all terrain vehicle. The system is configured to enable emulation of one or more of three modes of propulsion, including wheeled propulsion, walking propulsion and track propulsion. The system includes multiple selectively rotatable bogies having terrain-engaging elements that are capable of independent rotation with respect to the vehicle and the bogies.