OBSTACLE DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM

摘要

A system (30) for detecting obstacles (12) near a machine (10) is disclosed. The system has a plurality of obstacle sensors (32) located on the machine. The system also has a controller (34) in communication with each of the plurality of obstacle sensors. The controller is configured to pair one-to-one each of the plurality of obstacle sensors to each of a plurality of non-overlapping confidence regions (44). Additionally, the controller is configured to scan with the plurality of obstacle sensors. The controller is also configured to receive from the plurality of obstacle sensors raw data regarding the scanning, and assemble the raw data into a map (36). Based on the map, the controller is configured to determine at least one characteristic of at least one obstacle.