Abstract: A configurable optimization system includes a platform, a plurality of side support plates secured to the platform, at least one cross member connecting the plurality of side support plates and at least one load bar that extends between the plurality of side support plates. Each side support plate of the plurality of side support plates includes a plurality of vertically and horizontally stacked slots for securing the at least one load bar.

Abstract: A robotic platform apparatus can include a chassis with a front edge, a rear edge, and a top surface. The robotic platform apparatus can include multiple omnidirectional wheels coupled to the chassis. The robotic platform apparatus can include a brake system comprising multiple lifting legs. The lifting legs can be configured to extend until the lifting legs make contact with a surface below the robotic platform apparatus and lift the omnidirectional wheels off the surface. An air bag can expand to extend the lifting legs. The robotic platform apparatus can include a processor configured to control the path of travel and operation of the brake system.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an automated platform may autonomously move around a site, loading dock, dock leveler, and/or trailer to transport goods. In one or more embodiments, the automated platform may be loaded with goods and, once loaded, navigate a path from a loading area onto a trailer autonomously. In some embodiments, once the automated platform is loaded onto the trailer, the automated platform may utilize hydraulics to extend legs to the ground with enough force so that the automated platform wheels are not touching the ground in the trailer, which stabilizes the automated platform while it is being hauled to a different site. In at least one embodiment, once the trailer is at the different site, the automated platform may autonomously unload itself out of the trailer and navigate over a dock leveler, through the loading dock, and to an unloading area.