Controlling machine operation based on seat orientation

A work machine includes a power generator configured to generate power to propel the machine, a brake system, an operator seat, one or more sensors, and a controller. The operator seat is rotatably mounted to the machine. The one or more sensors are configured to generate one or more signals indicative of an orientation of the operator seat relative to a direction of travel of the machine. The controller is coupled to the machine and communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The controller is configured to determine that the operator seat is out of alignment with the direction of travel based on the one or more signals and automatically actuate the brake system if the operator seat is out of alignment with the direction of travel for more than a first threshold time. 一种作业机器，包括配置成产生动力以推进机器的发电机、制动系统、操作员座椅、一个或多个传感器和控制器。操作员座椅可旋转地安装到机器上。一个或多个传感器被配置成产生指示操作员座椅相对于机器的行进方向的定向的一个或多个信号。控制器联接到机器上并且通信地耦合到一个或多个传感器。控制器被配置成基于一个或多个信号确定操作员座椅偏离行进方向，并且如果操作员座椅偏离行进方向超过第一阈值时间，则自动致动制动系统。