OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000969

Position assistance system for a materials handling vehicle

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:40.180898Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000969
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000969
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:40.180898Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000969