System and method for implement control

1. A system associated with an implement of a machine, the system comprising:

a ground speed detection module configured to generate a signal indicative of a ground speed of the machine; and

an implement control module coupled to the ground speed detection module, the implement control module configured to:

receive the signal indicative of the ground speed of the machine;

detect at least one of the ground speed of the machine being less than a predetermined speed threshold and a rate of change of the ground speed being above a limit;

determine a presence of an obstruction in a path of the machine based, at least in part, on the detection; and

select a movement from a plurality of movements associated with the implement based on the determination; and

trigger the movement of the implement based on the selection.

2. The system of claim 1 further comprising a tractive force monitoring module configured to generate a signal indicative of a tractive force generated by the machine.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the implement control module is further configured to:

receive the signal indicative of the tractive force of the machine;

compare the tractive force with a predetermined threshold;

detect if the tractive force is greater than the predetermined threshold; and

determine the presence of the obstruction based on the detection.

4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the tractive force monitoring module is further configured to generate a signal indicative of a torque associated with the implement.

5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the tractive force monitoring module receives an input from at least one of an engine speed sensor, a transmission output speed sensor, an implement torque sensor, or a combination thereof.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ground speed detection module receives an input from at least one of a ground speed sensor, a gear transmission sensor, an implement position sensor, or a combination thereof.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the implement control module is activated manually based on a mode selection.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of movements includes controlling at least one of a pitch, a yaw, or a combination thereof of a blade of the machine.

9. The system of claim 1 further comprising an output module coupled to the implement control module.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the implement control module is configured to notify an operator of the presence of the obstruction based on the determination.

11. The system of claim 1 further comprising a perception module coupled to the implement control module.

12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the perception module is further configured to:

receive a signal indicative of an effective density of rocks in a volume of material projected to be moved by the implement of the machine;

determine a tendency of the machine to be obstructed based on the received signal; and

adjust at least one of the predetermined speed threshold and the limit based on the tendency.

13. A method for automatically controlling an implement of a machine, the method comprising:

receiving a signal indicative of a ground speed of the machine;

detecting at least one of the ground speed of the machine being less than a predetermined speed threshold and a rate of change of the ground speed being above a limit;

determining a presence of an obstruction in a path of the machine based, at least in part, on the detection;

selecting a movement from a plurality of movements associated with the implement based on the determination; and

triggering the movement of the implement based on the selection.

14. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

receiving a signal indicative of a tractive force of the machine;

comparing the tractive force with a predetermined threshold;

detecting if the tractive force is greater than the predetermined threshold; and

determining the presence of the obstruction based on the detection.

15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the plurality of movements includes controlling at least one of a pitch, a yaw, or a combination thereof of a blade of the machine.

16. The method of claim 13 further comprising:

receiving a signal indicative of a density of rocks in a volume of material projected to be moved by the implement of the machine;

determining a tendency of the machine to be obstructed based on the received signal; and

adjusting at least one of the predetermined speed threshold and the limit based on the tendency.

17. A machine comprising:

an engine;

an implement;

a ground speed detection module configured to generate a signal indicative of a ground speed of the machine; and

an implement control module coupled to the ground speed detection module, the implement control module configured to:

receive the signal indicative of the ground speed of the machine;

detect at least one of the ground speed of the machine being less than a predetermined speed threshold and a rate of change of the ground speed being above a limit;

determine a presence of an obstruction in a path of the machine based, at least in part, on the detection; and

select a movement from a plurality of movements associated with the implement based on the determination; and

trigger the movement of the implement based on the selection.

18. The machine of claim 17 further comprising a tractive force monitoring module is further configured to generate a signal indicative of a tractive force generated by the machine.

19. The machine of claim 18 , wherein the implement control module is further configured to:

receive the signal indicative of the tractive force of the machine;

compare the tractive force with a predetermined threshold;

detect if the tractive force is greater than the predetermined threshold; and

determine the presence of the obstruction based on the detection.

20. The machine of claim 17 further comprising an output module coupled to the implement control module.