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MODULAR ROBOTIC VEHICLE
20210072751 · 2021-03-11 · ·

A modular robotic vehicle (MRV) having a modular chassis configured for a vehicle utilizing two-wheel steering, four-wheel steering, six-wheel steering, eight-wheel steering controlled by a semiautonomous system or an autonomous driving system, either system is associated with operating modes which may include a two-wheel steering mode, an all-wheel steering mode, a traverse steering mode, a park mode, or an omni-directional mode utilized for steering sideways, driving diagonally or move crab like. Accordingly, during semiautonomous control a driver of the modular robotic vehicle may utilize smart I/O devices including a smartphone, tablet like devices, or a control panel to select a preferred driving mode. The driver may communicate navigation instructions via smart I/O devices to control steering, speed and placement of the MRV in respect to the operating mode. Accordingly, GPS and a wireless network provides navigation instructions during an autonomous operation involving driving, parking, docking or connecting to another MRV.

MODULAR ROBOTIC VEHICLE
20210023934 · 2021-01-28 · ·

A modular robotic vehicle (MRV) having a modular chassis configured for a vehicle utilizing two-wheel steering, four-wheel steering, six-wheel steering, eight-wheel steering controlled by a semiautonomous system or an autonomous driving system, either system is associated with operating modes which may include a two-wheel steering mode, an all-wheel steering mode, a traverse steering mode, a park mode, or an omni-directional mode utilized for steering sideways, driving diagonally or move crab like. Accordingly, during semiautonomous control a driver of the modular robotic vehicle may utilize smart I/O devices including a smartphone, tablet like devices, or a control panel to select a preferred driving mode. The driver may communicate navigation instructions via smart I/O devices to control steering, speed and placement of the MRV in respect to the operating mode. Accordingly, GPS and a wireless network provides navigation instructions during an autonomous operation involving driving, parking, docking or connecting to another MRV.

SELF-STABILIZING SKATEBOARD

A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.

Robot and drone array
10890921 · 2021-01-12 · ·

A mobile robot and drone device configured to dynamically allocate one or more task objectives and handling objectives, the mobile robot and drone device systematically couples to one another creating a hybrid robot-drone. The robot and drone array are utilized to work and obtain target objects in an environment, wherein the mobile robot and drone device comprise robotic arms and legs comprising propulsion drive wheels managed accordingly by AI system components including; an adaptive robot control system, an autonomous coupling system and an autonomous charging system configured with processors, and subsystems including; user interface, Cloud-Based Analysis and Data Usage Network, a sensor I/O devices including; LIDAR, RADAR, an altitude gyroscope sensors and cameras for scanning surrounding objects in an environment, and an identifier scanning system configured for identifying users, mobile robots, drone devices and target objects in a work environment and in a game environment. The work environment can include a consigned robot and drone array to work inside a cargo vehicle to gather cargo boxes and packages for delivery, and the array of working mobile robot and subsequently the drone device transports the boxes and packages by a flight plan and by a land-based drone device drive mode in flight restricted zones, and the game environment includes real-time gameplay, virtual reality and augmented E Sports game platforms.

Self-Aligning Tool Guide

A tool guide has a mounting, a lifting mechanism, and a chassis. The mounting is for fixing a hand-held machine tool. The mounting is mounted on the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a propulsion unit for vertically lifting the mounting. The chassis has two wheels on a wheel axle, a drive coupled with the wheels, and a steering system. The lifting mechanism is rigidly mounted on the chassis. A center of gravity sensor is arranged to detect a lateral deflection of the center of gravity of the lifting mechanism relative to the wheel axle. The steering system is configured to control the drive to deliver a torque counteracting the lateral deflection.

MOBILITY DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM

A mobility device that can accommodate speed sensitive steering, adaptive speed control, a wide weight range of users, an abrupt change in weight, traction control, active stabilization that can affect the acceleration range of the mobility device and minimize back falls, and enhanced redundancy that can affect the reliability and safety of the mobility device.

NOVEL ELECTRIC DOUBLE-WHEEL BALANCE CAR
20200354007 · 2020-11-12 ·

The present invention discloses a novel electric double-wheel balance car, comprising a bottom plate, a first wheel, a second wheel, a first pedal group and a second pedal group. The first wheel is provided with a first motor shaft connected with a first motor. The second wheel is provided with a second motor shaft connected with a second motor. The present invention has the characteristics that the first motor shaft is fixedly connected with the first pedal group, and the second motor shaft is fixedly connected with the second pedal group. The present invention has the advantages that the integral structure is simpler; assembly is more convenient; the bottom plate shares human gravity and bears uniform stress; the integral structure is durable, simpler to control and easy for a beginner to use; and motion states are respectively independently controlled by left foot and right foot.

VEHICLE
20200354018 · 2020-11-12 ·

Provided is a vehicle that performs position control in accordance with a travel condition such as acceleration/deceleration. In a vehicle according to the present invention that can be propelled by an activating force of a driver, at least one of a front wheel section and a rear wheel section is structured from a left/right pair of wheels, a condition of the vehicle is detected, the rotational force of each of the pair of wheels can be controlled independently of one another in response to the detection, and synchronous and equal braking forces can be produced for each of the pair of wheels.

Self-Aligning Tool Guide

A self-aligning tool guide has a holder for securing a portable power tool for working on a ceiling, a lifting mechanism, and a self-balancing chassis. The holder is mounted on the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a propulsion system for raising the holder parallel to a lifting axis. The self-balancing chassis has two wheels on a wheel axis and a drive coupled to the two wheels. A sensor serves for detecting a contact pressure of the holder, the contact pressure acting in the direction of gravitational force. The control station activates the propulsion system depending on the detected contact pressure.

MOVING BODY
20200339193 · 2020-10-29 · ·

[Problem]

To provide a moving body for which it is possible to change the movement direction without changing the orientation during travel.

[Solution]

With a moving body 1, an exterior case 2 and a drive part 3 are supported by a rotating shaft 4 so as to be able to rotate relative to each other. An upper support shaft 8 of the rotating shaft 4 and the exterior case 2 are connected at a position for which the center of gravity of the exterior case 2 is on the axis of a lower support shaft 10 of the rotating shaft 4. The weight of the exterior case 2 is such that a sufficiently high moment of inertia is provided so that no rotation occurs even when the drive part 3 rotates against the rotational resistance of a bearing 9. When the movement direction is changed during travel of the moving body 1, the drive wheel motor 7 is caused to operate as a differential so that the intended relative angle of the exterior case 2 and the drive part 3, as calculated from the movement direction and the speed of travel, matches the relative angle detected from the relative angle sensor 27. The center of gravity of the exterior case 2 is on the axis of the lower support shaft 10, and therefore the generation of moment to the exterior case 2 is suppressed, the drive part 3 rotates about the bearing 9 of the rotating shaft, and the movement direction of the drive part 3 can be changed without changing the orientation of the exterior case 2.