Self-propelled device with center of mass drive system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11454963
APP PUB NO 20200257283A1
SERIAL NO

16847273

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A self-propelled device is disclosed that includes a center of mass drive system. The self-propelled device includes a substantially cylindrical body and wheels, with each wheel having a diameter substantially equivalent to the body. The self-propelled device may further include an internal drive system with a center of mass below a rotational axis of the wheels. Operation and maneuvering of the self-propelled device may be performed via active displacement of the center of mass.

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  • SPHERO, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bernstein, Ian H Boulder, US 33 1293
MacGregor, Ross Erie, US 20 312
Wilson, Adam Longmont, US 58 1854

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