Automatic obstacle location mapping

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer readable instructions stored thereon which, when executed, cause a processor to perform a method of automatically mapping the location of obstacles, said method comprising:

• receiving an indication of a feature to be identified in a defined area;
• finding an instance of said feature within an image;
• and
• generating a report conveying the location of said feature.

An automatic object mapping system comprising:

• an image receiver configured for receiving an image for use in determining the location of an object in a defined area, said image comprising digital image information;
• a feature identifier configured to analyze said image and to identify said object based upon at least one pre-defined characteristic;
• and
• an output engine configured to generate a report comprising a map which conveys the location of said object.

A method of automatic obstacle location mapping, said method comprising:

• coupling an obstacle detecting apparatus with an implement;
• determining, using said obstacle detecting apparatus, that said implement has struck an object;
• and
• generating a report conveying the location of said object.