Self-propelled device with actively engaged drive system

This invention describes a self-propelled device that looks like a ball. Inside the ball, a motor-driven system continuously pushes against the inner surface, causing the ball to roll and move. The claims further specify that this device includes a sensor array with gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, and GPS, along with a processor to filter this data for precise movement tracking.

Why it matters: Since 2020, advancements in embedded processing power and sensor fusion algorithms have made achieving robust and accurate state estimates for dynamic systems more feasible and cost-effective. This could simplify the development of the device's precise movement control.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom mechanics, electronics, sensor fusion software

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