The MARGE cart shall be able to move from the dock to the center of the driveway to block a moving vehicle. The cart needs to not be too heavy, allowing it to move both fast and efficiently. In this move, the cart needs to be able to scale a curb of approximately 2 inches. The motors need to have high enough torque to move over the curb at ease. The cart should not exceed 25 lbs. The cart will run off a 12V 10Ah battery. All electronics and movements need to be powered by this battery.
The MARGE dock will be stationary, sitting beside the owner’s driveway. The dock will have to withstand the weight and dimensions of the solar panel, approximately 15 lbs and 4 ft x 2 ft. The dock will also have to be water-proof, making sure the batteries and electronics inside are not affected by weather conditions. The dock shall not exceed 100 lbs. The electronics in the dock will run off a 12V 50Ah battery. All electronics in the dock, including the cart’s battery, need to be powered by this battery.