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Automated Tractor-Implement Offset Detection

When driving a tractor and hauling an implement behind it, guidance systems are necessary to ensure accurate path tracking. Due to various terrains and unique implement designs, the guidance systems need specific dimensions related to the tractor and implement.The goal of our project is to design an automated offset detection algorithm that calculates the offset measurements of any tractor-implement combination using real-time GPS data. These dimensions are inputted into John Deere's AutoTrac TM Guidance System during initial calibration to help properly steer implement configurations.

Team Members

Zach Bouthillette
Nick Chan
Lily Chieng
Spence Simmons
Alex Tan
 

Sponsors
John Deere
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