A control system is disclosed. The control system may include a first input component to control a lean angle of at least one set of wheels of a machine and to provide a visual and/or tactile indication of the lean angle. The control system may include a second input component to control an articulation angle of an articulated joint of the machine and to provide a visual and/or tactile indication of the articulation angle. The control system may include a third input component to control a rotation angle of an implement of the machine and to provide a visual and/or tactile indication of the rotation angle.

Disclosed is a tilting structure of a mobility device, the tilting structure including: a base frame; a tilting bar coupled to the base frame to be able to rotate in two side directions on a rotational center fixed to the base frame; front wheels having a rotary shaft fixed to steering knuckles vertically extending; first connection links each having a first end rotatably coupled to the steering knuckle and a second end rotatably coupled to the base frame; second connection links each having a first end rotatably coupled to the steering knuckle at a position spaced over or under the coupling position of the first connection link and a second end rotatably coupled at a position spaced apart from the rotational center of the tilting bar; and shock-absorbing members each having a first end fixed to the base frame and a second end connected to the steering knuckle, the first connection link, or the second connection link.

A tilting, preferably three-wheeled, vehicle is disclosed that has a tilting mechanism and a universal steering linkage that allows the vehicle to have leaning and steering characteristics substantially similar to those offered by an in-line two-wheeled vehicle, but that does not require complex linkages and/or control systems to operate effectively. A tilting linkage is operably secured to a frame to allow a pair of spaced apart wheels to remain substantially aligned with the plane of the vehicle throughout its range of movement while still providing an increasing camber between the wheels as tiling of the vehicle increases. A tilting lock system may be provide to limit tilting of the vehicle upon predetermined criteria.

A modular utility rack including a pair of opposing front top rails; a front cross member arranged between the pair of opposing front top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing front top rails; a second cross member arranged between the pair of opposing front top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing front top rails; a pair of opposing rear top rails; a rear cross member arranged between the pair of opposing rear top rails and connected to each top rail of the pair of opposing rear top rails; a pair of front legs; a pair of rear legs; and a pair of opposing bed rails, wherein each leg of the pair of front legs may be attached to a front top rail and to a bed rail and each leg of the pair of rear legs may be attached to a rear top rail and a bed rail.

There is provided a drive assembly comprising: a reconfigurable differential drive comprising a first wheel and a second wheel, wherein the first and second wheels are moveable with different angular velocities around respective first and second rotation axes; a steering actuator configured to rotate the first wheel around a first pivot axis and/or the second wheel around a second pivot axis; wherein the first and second wheels are coupled such that a rotation of the first wheel around the first pivot axis by a first adjustment angle results in a rotation of the second wheel around the second pivot axis by a second adjustment angle, the second adjustment angle being dependent on the first adjustment angle.

There is provided a drive assembly comprising: a reconfigurable differential drive comprising a first wheel and a second wheel, wherein the first and second wheels are moveable with different angular velocities around respective first and second rotation axes; a steering actuator configured to rotate the first wheel around a first pivot axis and/or the second wheel around a second pivot axis; wherein the first and second wheels are coupled such that a rotation of the first wheel around the first pivot axis by a first adjustment angle results in a rotation of the second wheel around the second pivot axis by a second adjustment angle, the second adjustment angle being dependent on the first adjustment angle.

A tiltable vehicle is configured to transform between an autonomous mode and a rideable mode by pivoting the handlebars and steering column of the vehicle about a pitch axis. In the autonomous mode, the steering column is folded back toward the chassis and a tiltable chassis of the vehicle is prevented from tilting. In the rideable mode, the steering column is unfolded and the chassis is free to tilt. In some examples, a tiltable vehicle includes features beneficial for vehicle-sharing, such as parking devices or a basket. These features may be included on any suitable vehicle and are not limited to use on transforming vehicles.

A tilting, preferably three-wheeled, vehicle is disclosed that has a tilting mechanism and a universal steering linkage that allows the vehicle to have leaning and steering characteristics substantially similar to those offered by an in-line two-wheeled vehicle, but that does not require complex linkages and/or control systems to operate effectively. A tilting linkage is operably secured to a frame to allow a pair of spaced apart wheels to remain substantially aligned with the plane of the vehicle throughout its range of movement while still providing an increasing camber between the wheels as tiling of the vehicle increases. A tilting lock system may be provide to limit tilting of the vehicle upon predetermined criteria.

A saddle type vehicle includes two front wheels, a left front wheel supporting member and a right front wheel supporting member which are turned around a left front wheel turning axis and a right front wheel turning axis respectively, and an upper lean arm and a lower lean arm which are rotated around an axis perpendicular to a vehicle width direction. The upper arm is connected to the left and right members via first and second connecting parts. The lower arm is connected to the left and right members via third and fourth connecting parts. The first and third parts are provided in the left front wheel turning axis. The second and fourth parts are provided in the right front wheel turning axis. A distance between the first and second parts is equal to the distance between the third and fourth parts.

A movable object such as a mobile robot is designed to be driven indoors or outdoors with improved stability. Stability is enhanced by an attitude control mechanism to improve attitude stability of the movable object in a direction perpendicular to a driving direction thereof. The movable object includes an attitude control motor including a connecting shaft having a first end connected to a body part and a second end connected to a wheel, wherein the second end of the connecting shaft is located higher or lower than the first end of the connecting shaft.