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publication_id: "OT-2026-000000969"
title: "Position assistance system for a materials handling vehicle"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:03:40.180898Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000969"
categories:
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# Position assistance system for a materials handling vehicle

## Abstract

A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a load handling assembly and a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle. The assistance provided by the positioning assistance system includes at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of: a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object.