Autonomous Roadside Mowing Technologies: Development, Simulation, and Validation
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Start Date
2-3-2023 3:00 PM
Abstract
Mowing along Indiana's state and interstate highways is currently performed with flex-wing mowers towed by tractors. This configuration can be quite dangerous, incurring several fatal accidents in recent years. INDOT has expressed interest in exploring alternatives that are safer for both motorists and workers on Indiana roadways.
The solution being explored in this study is a fleet of smaller autonomous systems to perform the mowing operations instead. Smaller vehicles reduce the severity of any collisions, and smarter autonomy may be better able to avoid collisions entirely. Additionally, this system would physically separate the equipment operator from mowing operations, eliminating risks to them.
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Autonomous Roadside Mowing Technologies: Development, Simulation, and Validation
Mowing along Indiana's state and interstate highways is currently performed with flex-wing mowers towed by tractors. This configuration can be quite dangerous, incurring several fatal accidents in recent years. INDOT has expressed interest in exploring alternatives that are safer for both motorists and workers on Indiana roadways.
The solution being explored in this study is a fleet of smaller autonomous systems to perform the mowing operations instead. Smaller vehicles reduce the severity of any collisions, and smarter autonomy may be better able to avoid collisions entirely. Additionally, this system would physically separate the equipment operator from mowing operations, eliminating risks to them.