Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a work vehicle includes initially controlling an operation of an implement actuator of the vehicle based on operator inputs received from an input device while a load sensing system of the vehicle is operable to adjust an output of an associated pump. The method also includes receiving an input providing an indication that an implement-based movement operation is to be performed and deactivating the load sensing system in response to the indication that the implement-based movement operation is to be performed. In addition, the method includes controlling the operation of the implement actuator based on further operator inputs received from the input device to perform the implement-based movement operation while the load sensing system is deactivated.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator control system that includes an actuator. A pump pumps a hydraulic fluid to move the actuator. A first control valve fluidly couples to the pump. The first control valve provides a first hydraulic fluid flow to the actuator. A maximum first hydraulic fluid flow through the first control valve is less than a maximum required hydraulic fluid flow of the actuator. A second control valve fluidly couples to the pump. The second control valve provides a second hydraulic fluid flow to the actuator. A maximum second hydraulic fluid flow through the second control valve is less than the maximum required hydraulic fluid flow of the actuator. A controller controls the first control valve and the second control valve to provide the hydraulic fluid to the actuator.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a computing system is configured to access a swath line corresponding to a pass to be made across a field by the work vehicle. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive the input indicative of an operating parameter of the work vehicle or the associated implement from at least one of a sensor, a user interface, or an associated memory device of the computing system. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine the operating parameter based on the received input. Moreover, the computing system is configured to adjust a portion of the swath line based on the determined operating parameter prior to making the pass across the field. In addition, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the plurality of components such that the work vehicle travels along the adjusted portion of the swath line.

Abstract: A method for determining an as-driven path of an agricultural work vehicle includes receiving position data indicative of a position of the agricultural work vehicle in a field during a first pass of the agricultural work vehicle in the field, receiving inertial movement data of the agricultural work vehicle during the first pass, and receiving operational data indicative of at least one of a steering angle of a wheel of the agricultural work vehicle, a wheel speed of the wheel of the agricultural work vehicle, or a transmission speed of the agricultural work vehicle during the first pass. Moreover, the method includes generating an as-driven path of the agricultural work vehicle during the first pass based at least in part on the position data, the inertial movement data, and the operational data. Additionally, the method includes performing a control action based on the as-driven path.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a computing system is configured to access a swath line corresponding to a pass to be made across a field by the work vehicle. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the work vehicle such that the vehicle travels along the swath line to make the pass across the field. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine an operating parameter of the work vehicle as the vehicle travels along the swath line. Moreover, the computing system is configured to adjust a portion of the swath line positioned forward of the work vehicle relative to a direction of travel of the vehicle based on the determined operating parameter as the vehicle travels along the swath line.

Abstract: A method for an agricultural operation can include presenting a captured image of a field on a display of an electronic device. The image can be captured by an imager operably coupled with the electronic device. The method can further include detecting a geographic position of the electronic device, an imager direction of the imager, and a tilt orientation of the electronic device. The method also can include determining a field of view based on the geographic position, the tilt orientation, and the imager direction. Further, the method can include identifying whether one or more portions of the field within the field of view is a processed segment of the field or an unprocessed segment of the field. Lastly, the method can include visually augmenting the captured image with graphics based at least in part on the identification of the one or more portions of the field.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an agricultural system are provided herein. The method can include presenting an image of a field on a display of an electronic device. The method can also include detecting a geographic position of the electronic device and an imager direction of the imager. In addition, the method can include determining a tilt orientation of the electronic device. The method can further include determining a field of view based on the geographic position, the tilt orientation, and the imager direction. The method can also include determining one or more features of an object within the image of the field and comparing the one or more features to stored feature data. Lastly, the method can include detecting a change in the one or more features of the object.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame configured to support a plurality of components of the work vehicle. Furthermore, the work vehicle includes a location sensor configured to capture data indicative of a location of the work vehicle within a field. Additionally, the work vehicle includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the location sensor. The computing system is configured to control an operation of the plurality of components as the work vehicle makes a first pass across the field. Moreover, the computing system is configured to record a travel path of the work vehicle as the work vehicle make the first pass across the field based on data captured by the location sensor. In addition, the computing system is configured to generate a continuous swath line formed from a plurality of line segments such that the continuous swath line corresponds to the recorded travel path of the work vehicle.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a location sensor configured to capture data indicative of a location of the work vehicle within a field. Additionally, the work vehicle includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the location sensor. In this respect, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the plurality of components as the work vehicle makes a pass across the field. Moreover, the computing system is configured to record a travel path of the work vehicle as the work vehicle makes the pass across the field based on data captured by the location sensor. In addition, the computing system is configured to analyze the recorded travel path to determine one or more geometric primitives of the recorded travel path. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to generate a swath line for the pass based on the determined one or more geometric primitives.

Abstract: A control system includes a controller configured to determine a target speed between a first target position of a haul vehicle relative to a harvester and a second target position of the haul vehicle relative to the harvester based on a flow rate of agricultural product through a conveyor of the harvester. The haul vehicle is coupled to a storage compartment, an outlet of the conveyor is aligned with a first unloading point within the storage compartment while the haul vehicle is positioned at the first target position, and the outlet of the conveyor is aligned with a second unloading point within the storage compartment while the haul vehicle is positioned at the second target position. Furthermore, the controller is configured to output a control signal indicative of instructions to direct the haul vehicle from the first target position to the second target position at the target speed.

Abstract: A method for automatically adjusting the position of an implement of a lift assembly of a work vehicle includes determining a tilt transition boom angle for the lift assembly, determining a closed-loop control signal associated with controlling movement of the implement based at least in part on the tilt transition boom angle, generating a valve command signal based at least in part on the closed-loop control signal, and controlling an operation of at least one valve associated with the implement based at least in part on the valve command signal to maintain the implement at a target implement angle as a boom of the lift assembly is being moved across a boom travel range.

Abstract: A system for detecting the operating condition of components of an implement may include an implement, a first sensor comprising one of an acoustic sensor or a vision-based sensor, a second sensor comprising the other of the acoustic sensor or the vision-based sensor, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors. The controller may receive performance data from the first sensor indicative of a performance of the implement. The controller may further monitor the performance data received from the first sensor and identify an area of interest relative to the implement. Additionally, the controller may control an operation of the second sensor to collect component data indicative of an operating condition of at least one component of the implement located within the area of interest.

Abstract: A system for estimating tire parameters for an off-road vehicle in real time, the system including a processing circuit including a processor and memory, the memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processing circuit to measure a position of the vehicle at a first time, determine, based on the position, motion characteristics of the vehicle, predict, based on the motion characteristics, a position of the vehicle at a second time, measure a position of the vehicle at the second time, and generate a tire parameter associated with the vehicle based on the predicted position and the measured position of the vehicle at the second time.

Abstract: A method for automatically adjusting the position of an implement of a lift assembly of a work vehicle includes determining a tilt transition boom angle for the lift assembly, determining a closed-loop control signal associated with controlling movement of the implement based at least in part on the tilt transition boom angle, generating a valve command signal based at least in part on the closed-loop control signal, and controlling an operation of at least one valve associated with the implement based at least in part on the valve command signal to maintain the implement at a target implement angle as a boom of the lift assembly is being moved across a boom travel range.

Abstract: A method for automatically adjusting the position of an implement of a lift assembly of a work vehicle includes determining a tilt transition boom angle for the lift assembly, determining a closed-loop control signal associated with controlling movement of the implement based at least in part on the tilt transition boom angle, generating a valve command signal based at least in part on the closed-loop control signal, and controlling an operation of at least one valve associated with the implement based at least in part on the valve command signal to maintain the implement at a target implement angle as a boom of the lift assembly is being moved across a boom travel range.

Abstract: A method for executing multi-mode turns with a work vehicle includes transmitting initial steering and braking commands for controlling an operation of a steering actuator(s) and a steering brake(s), respectively, of the work vehicle to initiate execution of a multi-mode turning operation. The method also includes determining allowable steering and braking rates for the work vehicle based at least in part on an actual steering rate and an actual braking rate, respectively, of the work vehicle during execution of the multi-mode turning operation, and determining updated steering and braking commands based at least in part on the allowable steering and braking rates. In addition, the method includes transmitting the updated steering and braking commands to control the operation of the steering actuator(s) and the steering brake(s), respectively, to continue execution of the multi-mode turning operation.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of a work vehicle implement during an implement shake operation may include an implement configured to pivotably coupled to a loader arm. A controller may be configured to monitor an angle of the implement relative to the arm during the implement shake operation. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to determine first and second differentials between monitored angles of the implement during first and second cycles of the implement shake operation, respectively, and a predetermined average implement angle. Additionally, the controller may be configured to determine an estimated differential between an anticipated angle of the implement during a third cycle of the implement shake operation and the predetermined angle based on the first and second differentials. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to adjust a duty cycle and/or an amplitude of the third cycle of the implement shake operation based on the estimated differential.

Abstract: A method for controlling an agricultural vehicle includes receiving, via a processor, a first signal from a user interface indicative of a value of at least one parameter. The method also includes determining, via the processor, a path of the agricultural vehicle toward a guidance swath based at least in part on the at least one parameter. In addition, the method includes outputting, via the processor, a second signal to a display of the user interface indicative of instructions to present a graphical representation of the path of the agricultural vehicle. Furthermore, the method includes controlling the agricultural vehicle, via the processor, based at least in part on the at least one parameter upon receiving at least a third signal from the user interface indicative of acceptance of the value of the at least one parameter.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator control system that includes an actuator. A pump pumps a hydraulic fluid to move the actuator. A first control valve fluidly couples to the pump. The first control valve provides a first hydraulic fluid flow to the actuator. A maximum first hydraulic fluid flow through the first control valve is less than a maximum required hydraulic fluid flow of the actuator. A second control valve fluidly couples to the pump. The second control valve provides a second hydraulic fluid flow to the actuator. A maximum second hydraulic fluid flow through the second control valve is less than the maximum required hydraulic fluid flow of the actuator. A controller controls the first control valve and the second control valve to provide the hydraulic fluid to the actuator.

Abstract: A method for estimating implement load weights includes controlling an operation of at least one component of the work vehicle to perform an automated boom movement operation during which a boom of a work vehicle is automatically moved across an angular range of boom positions from a starting position to a final position. The method also includes receiving load-related data associated with a load weight for an implement of the work vehicle as the boom is moved across the range of positions, and identifying at least one measurement region within the angular range of positions associated with a phase of the automated boom movement operation during which a boom velocity of the boom is maintained substantially constant. In addition, the method includes determining a region load weight the at least one measurement region based on the load-related data.