Path Plan Routing
Problem
There is a problem in the market today where equipment in the field may have a path plan to execute, but an operator is still required to make in-field decisions on how to execute the path plan. Operators must decide where to start, how many perimeter passes to perform, whether to turn right or left at an obstacle or maneuver around. Growers and farm managers would like to move as much of the decision making process from the operator as possible to ensure the proper balance of quality and efficiency.
Solution
The solution to this problem is to provide a route to an operator on a consumer device (phone or tablet) as visual task instructions to help them navigate the field based on the path plan which is guiding the equipment. Additionally, in order to measure and improve our routing solution we will optionally be able to collect location information from the device
The intention of this solution is NOT for equipment guidance.
Problem Oriented Features
Shared Route - Grower or farm manager an can share a path plan with a route
View Route - Operator can view route as a share on a companion device such as a phone or tablet
Route Details - Operator can view start/end, directionality and order of the route
Current Location - Operator can view their current location as it relates to the route
Route Tracking - Ask the user to track their route
User Feedback - “Was this route helpful?, yes or no (mission success)
TO ACCESS
Mobile Route Guidance
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