Patent attributes
The present invention is an electric mobility vehicle such as a powered knee walker, scooter, bicycle and a multi-passenger vehicle comprising a unique steering column assembly capable of being manually steered also autonomously steered by means of steering actuators. The vehicle user can select a manual drive mode option to operate the vehicle physically or the user can select an autonomous drive mode each mode allows the vehicle to operate more efficiently both indoors and outdoors. The vehicle is configured with a platform for standing, sitting and leaning, and the framework is configured with a front and rear drive system, the front drive system incorporates the steering column and one or more steering actuator which control front and rear propulsion systems. The propulsion includes; a DC powered truck module, a fork module, or a cantilever module, and each respectively comprise a drive motor, brake, sensor and accelerometers for self-balancing control. The steering column controlling system is the main driving force of the vehicle and utilizes wireless interface communication linked to short range proximity sensors including LIDAR or laser sensor unit, cameras, and handlebar throttles comprising grip force sensor to control speed and braking, and other vehicle devices. The steering column and framework contain an array of USB power cabling interconnecting electrical components to an IO communication network and to an electrical control system and battery bank.
