Machine detection system

A method of mapping a machine having a first work tool, comprising:

• sensing, at a worksite, an outer boundary of the machine with a plurality of sensors located on the machine;
• generating a first set of information indicative of the outer boundary of the machine;
• moving the first work tool relative to the machine through substantially an entire range of motion of the first work tool;
• sensing, at the worksite, an outer boundary of the first work tool during movement of the first work tool through substantially the entire range of motion with at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors;
• generating a second set of information indicative of a location of the outer boundary of the first work tool through substantially the entire range of motion;
• forming, at the worksite, an electronic map associated with the machine based on the first and second sets of information, wherein the map is indicative of the outer boundary of the machine, the outer boundary of the first work tool, and substantially the entire range of motion;
• determining information indicative of a position of an object at the worksite;
• and
• determining whether the object is located within the map based on the information indicative of the position of the object.

A machine, comprising:

• a frame;
• at least one traction device configured to support the frame and propel the machine about a worksite;
• a work tool operatively connected to the frame and configured to move, relative to the frame, through a range of motion;
• a sensor mounted on the machine and configured to generate a first set of information indicative of an outer boundary of the machine and a second set of information indicative of a location of an outer boundary of the work tool through substantially the entire range of motion;
• and
• a controller disposed on the machine and in communication with the sensor, the controller being configured to generate an electronic map associated with the machine based on the first and second sets of information, wherein the map is indicative of the outer boundary of the machine, the outer boundary of the work tool, and substantially the entire range of motion.