System and method for detection of load and dump locations

A system for detecting a load location and a dump location at a worksite, the system comprising:

• a position detection module associated with a machine, the position detection module configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the machine at the worksite;
• a speed detection module associated with the machine, the speed detection module is configured to generate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the machine;
• and
• a controller coupled to the position detection module and the speed detection module, the controller configured to:
• receive the position signal indicative of the position of the machine;
• receive the speed signal indicative of the speed of the machine;
• identify a load location on the worksite based on a relative distance between the machine and a loading tool and the speed of the machine;
• monitor a velocity of the machine as the machine moves away from the identified load location;
• gather data related to a plurality of stops made by the machine;
• and
• build a heuristic model and select one stop from the plurality of stops as a dump location based on a distance between the respective dump location and the load location, a duration of stopping of the machine, and a confidence score associated with the respective dump location.