Follow me is the part of the Slopehelper's autonomous system. Its simple purpose is for the vehicle to follow the operator autonomously wherever it moves, of course keeping a constant safety distance.
A lot of applications required an agricultural machine following by operator. Our follow me technology is very robust and at the same time simple to use. Slopehelper has integration of follow me features at all operation levels. Follow me keep a distance and the vehicle follows the operator who has it the remote US beacon wherever he goes. Very useful and practical option especially in the harvest season, and is the most modern and practical solution that significantly facilitates the whole harvesting process. In combination with the Slopehelper base platform, frontal loader and follow me option, you are getting a whole system which turns the harvesting process into an amazing experience and enjoying the noble work.
Ultra-compact US receiver US beacon on a quick-detachable shoulder mount
Main features:
- robust and reliable follow me system
- compact ultrasonic beacon with long operation time
- only 3 compact ultrasonic receivers placed on line with small distance
Advantages
- big operation distance
- extremely easy to use
- working in harsh weather conditions (rain, smog, night time) and forest
- automatic keeping distance when the vehicle is moving in a row
Structure
The structure of follow-me used for remote operation of Slopehelper electric vehicle.
Follow Me system is based on the same remote control unit as the system remote. Three ultrasonic receivers are placed on the front side of the vehicle and connected to RC unit. They provide an exact beacon position in. The vehicle continuously scans area in front of it and determines current beacon position, movement direction and speed. Safe distance between beacon and the vehicle is supported automatically within a range of walking speeds, which is adjustable, at the operator's request.
The beacon is a compact 180g ultrasonic transmitter, contactless charging, placed on a shoulder or in the pocket of the operator. Magnetic cradle with built-in contactless charger is used to store the beacon onboard when not in use.
Specification:
- RC unit power supply - 12±3 V, 3 A
- US beacon weight - 180 g
- US receivers - 3
- Follow me maximum distance - 6 m
- Contactless charger - Yes