---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000000556"
title: "Operations of articulating boom assemblies"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:03:04.496485Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000556"
categories:
  - "sensors-controls-machine-vision/industrial-control"
keywords:
  - "g05d1/229"
  - "g05d1/2247"
  - "g05d1/46"
  - "g05d2105/05"
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---

# Operations of articulating boom assemblies

## Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for improved control of articulating boom assemblies are disclosed herein. Automated functions, such as auto ground and auto stow functions, may be provided to automatically move an articulating boom assembly to the desired position. When an automated function is requested, a series of waypoints may be generated, and the boom assembly may move a boom tip thereof through each of the series of waypoints. Using the machine geometry of the boom assembly and the pose of the boom assembly when the automated function is requested may enable the waypoints to be determined. The automated functions may enable the boom assembly to be moved faster than when manually operated and also eliminates the need for the operator to provide a series of complex inputs required to move each joint of the articulating boom assembly to reach the desired position.