Danfoss Power Solutions is developing software dedicated to the autonomy of construction machinery, using obstacle detection and identifying landmarks in space.
Danfoss PLUS+1 ACL software includes pre-programmed and pre-tested software blocks covering areas such as perception, positioning and navigation. The software allows users to add standalone functionality to mobile equipment by integrating the blocks into their applications, eliminating the need to develop software from scratch. Aimed at engineering teams of machine manufacturers and distributors, the software PLUS+1 ACL reduces development costs and time.
PLUS+1 ACL 3.2 includes the following new blocks and updates:
· Post Detect improves localization by identifying and using rectangular posts around the machine as landmarks, both inside and outside.
· Reflector Detect identifies reflectors in the machine environment, which helps define the machine's path or improve its localization in the environment.
· Projected Path Area for creating zones in the immediate path of the machine to better detect obstacles when the machine turns.
· Obstacle Detect Area, for creating defined areas around the machine, which can be used to stop or adjust the movement of the machine when an obstacle is detected within these areas.
· Lidar Filter increases operational efficiency in fog and dust, by reducing the noise of the incoming lidar signal. Which provides more accurate and efficient detection capabilities with fewer false positives.
New 3.2 ACLs and updates improve Level 3 autonomous functionality by helping prevent collisions and improving machine positioning when GPS is not available. Level 3 autonomy introduces automated driving functions into mobile machines, enabling consistent performance regardless of operator experience. This improves accuracy and productivity, while increasing security.
