A self-propelled cart comprising: a body having a generally rectangular prism shape with a top, bottom, front end, rear end, and two sides, the body further comprising: a battery compartment, and a utility platform comprising a plurality of connecting features for releasable attachment of one or more components to the platform; a rechargeable battery housed in the battery compartment; a controller; four arms having a first end and a second end, each pivotally attached at the first end to the body; four wheels, each connected to the second end of one of the four arms; four arm actuators, each configured to pivot one of the four arms such that each wheel can be moved closer to or further away from the body; and at least two motors powered by the battery, each configured to rotate one of the four wheels, each independently controlled by the controller, whereby the controller can move the cart and control the yaw of the cart by rotating one or more of the four wheels; at least one sensor for determining the pitch of the cart in communication with the controller, whereby the controller is able to adjust the height of the cart and the pitch of the cart by pivoting one or more of the four arm actuators is disclosed.


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    Title :

    Self-Propelled Cart


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-06-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62B Von Hand bewegte Fahrzeuge, z.B. Handkarren oder Kinderwagen , HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS



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