System and method for detecting tracking problems

A method for detecting a tracking problem associated with maneuvering of a machine, the method comprising:

• receiving a location signal indicative of a location of the machine;
• receiving a path signal indicative of a path location associated with at least a portion of a path for the machine to follow while maneuvering;
• determining a tracking difference between the path location and the location of the machine;
• determining, based at least in part on the tracking difference, at least one of a first frequency of a first signal associated with the tracking difference or a second frequency of a second signal associated with a yaw rate associated with maneuvering of the machine;
• and
• detecting, based at least in part on at least one of the first frequency or the second frequency, the tracking problem, wherein the tracking problem prevents a travel controller of the machine from maneuvering the machine to substantially align the location of the machine along the path during travel of the machine.

A machine comprising:

• a chassis;
• a travel controller coupled to the chassis, the travel controller being configured to control maneuvering of the machine;
• and
• tracking diagnostic circuitry coupled to the chassis, the tracking diagnostic circuitry comprising one or more tracking diagnostic processors configured to:
• receive a location signal indicative of a location of the machine;
• receive a path signal indicative of a path location associated with at least a portion of a path for the machine to follow while maneuvering;
• determine a tracking difference between the path location and the location of the machine;
• determine, based at least in part on the tracking difference, at least one of a first frequency of a first signal associated with the tracking difference or a second frequency of a second signal associated with a yaw rate associated with maneuvering of the machine;
• and
• detect, based at least in part on at least one of the first frequency or the second frequency, a tracking problem preventing the travel controller from maneuvering the machine to substantially align the location of the machine along the path during travel of the machine.