A robot for autonomous marking of a marking area includes: a robot communication system configured to at least receive a marking information data element from a remote component, and a controlling component configured to control the robot based, at least in part, on the marking information data element. A remote component includes a remote communication unit, wherein the remote component is configured to communicate, by the remote communication unit, with the autonomous robot for marking a marking area. A method and system for autonomous marking of a marking area includes the robot and the remote component, wherein: the remote component is configured to generate a marking information data element based on marking data, the remote component is configured to send the marking information data element to the robot, and the robot is configured to mark the marking area based on the marking information data element.

A robot for autonomous marking of a marking area includes: a robot communication system configured to at least receive a marking information data element from a remote component, and a controlling component configured to control the robot based, at least in part, on the marking information data element. A remote component includes a remote communication unit, wherein the remote component is configured to communicate, by the remote communication unit, with the autonomous robot for marking a marking area. A method and system for autonomous marking of a marking area includes the robot and the remote component, wherein: the remote component is configured to generate a marking information data element based on marking data, the remote component is configured to send the marking information data element to the robot, and the robot is configured to mark the marking area based on the marking information data element.

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to acquire subsurface scanning data relating to structural properties of a pile of material of a construction environment, and analyse the subsurface scanning data to evaluate the contents of the pile of material, determine an action for a construction vehicle configured to operate in the construction environment based on the analysis, and determine a control input for controlling the construction vehicle to perform the determined action.

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to acquire subsurface scanning data relating to structural properties of a pile of material of a construction environment, and analyse the subsurface scanning data to evaluate the contents of the pile of material, determine an action for a construction vehicle configured to operate in the construction environment based on the analysis, and determine a control input for controlling the construction vehicle to perform the determined action.

A travel control system for a work vehicle with an implement linked thereto includes a positioning device to output position data of the work vehicle, sensor(s) to detect a state of the work vehicle and/or the implement and output sensor data, and a controller. In a recording mode, while the work vehicle is traveling, the controller is configured or programmed to record to storage waypoint information including first information concerning a position of the work vehicle and second information concerning a state of the work vehicle and/or the implement based on position data and sensor data. In a reproducing mode, the controller is configured or programmed to control operation of the work vehicle and/or the implement while causing the work vehicle to travel via self-driving based on the waypoint information recorded in the recording mode. The second information includes information concerning a position relationship between the work vehicle and implement.

A travel control system for a work vehicle with an implement linked thereto includes a positioning device to output position data of the work vehicle, sensor(s) to detect a state of the work vehicle and/or the implement and output sensor data, and a controller. In a recording mode, while the work vehicle is traveling, the controller is configured or programmed to record to storage waypoint information including first information concerning a position of the work vehicle and second information concerning a state of the work vehicle and/or the implement based on position data and sensor data. In a reproducing mode, the controller is configured or programmed to control operation of the work vehicle and/or the implement while causing the work vehicle to travel via self-driving based on the waypoint information recorded in the recording mode. The second information includes information concerning a position relationship between the work vehicle and implement.

A controller for a work vehicle is configured or programmed to operate in a recording mode to generate and record waypoint information while the work vehicle is traveling along a path including main paths extending parallel or substantially parallel to crop rows and turning paths, the waypoint information including first information concerning the position of the work vehicle and second information concerning the state of the work vehicle, and to operate in a reproducing mode to control operation of the work vehicle based on the recorded waypoint information, and, when an obstacle is detected while the work vehicle is traveling along one of the turning paths, control travel of the work vehicle to avoid the obstacle and move toward a specific point on a main path to be traveled next. The specific point is determined based on the second information included in the waypoint information.

A controller for a work vehicle is configured or programmed to operate in a recording mode to generate and record waypoint information while the work vehicle is traveling along a path including main paths extending parallel or substantially parallel to crop rows and turning paths, the waypoint information including first information concerning the position of the work vehicle and second information concerning the state of the work vehicle, and to operate in a reproducing mode to control operation of the work vehicle based on the recorded waypoint information, and, when an obstacle is detected while the work vehicle is traveling along one of the turning paths, control travel of the work vehicle to avoid the obstacle and move toward a specific point on a main path to be traveled next. The specific point is determined based on the second information included in the waypoint information.

A system for controlling driving of a first robot is introduced. The system comprises the first robot configured to drive a second robot coupled to its rear side. The first robot's rear side is mechanically coupled to the second robot. A first sensor gathers sensor data for the second robot, and a second sensor captures a rear view image from the first robot, containing an image of the second robot. A processor determines a first angle between the robots based on sensor data, a second angle from the rear view image, and a third angle based on the first and second angles. The processor outputs a signal associated with the third angle and controls the first robot's driving based on this signal.

A system for controlling driving of a first robot is introduced. The system comprises the first robot configured to drive a second robot coupled to its rear side. The first robot's rear side is mechanically coupled to the second robot. A first sensor gathers sensor data for the second robot, and a second sensor captures a rear view image from the first robot, containing an image of the second robot. A processor determines a first angle between the robots based on sensor data, a second angle from the rear view image, and a third angle based on the first and second angles. The processor outputs a signal associated with the third angle and controls the first robot's driving based on this signal.