Method and apparatus for collecting objects from a surface

A method to scoop debris from a surface using an apparatus, the method comprising:

• receiving at the apparatus, force to translate the trolley frame in a first direction;
• in response to the force received at the apparatus, rotating a first wheel and a second wheel in a first direction, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are coupled to opposite ends of the trolley frame via a first gear assembly and a second gear assembly;
• rotating an axle that is coupled to the apparatus using the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly, wherein the axle rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction of rotation, and wherein a plurality of parallel spokes is attached to the axle, and wherein each of the plurality of spokes are bent at an angle at their respective ends and a length of each of the plurality of spokes is less than a radius of the first wheel;
• scooping up debris from the surface using the plurality of spokes;
• and
• depositing the debris in a debris collection net coupled to the apparatus, wherein the debris collection is detachable from the apparatus.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a trolley frame;
• a first wheel coupled to a first gear assembly and designed to rotate in a first direction of rotation, and the first gear assembly coupled to a first side of the trolley frame;
• a second wheel coupled to a second gear assembly and designed to rotate in the first direction of rotation, and the second gear assembly coupled to a second side of the trolley frame, wherein the second side of the trolley frame is opposite to the first side of the trolley frame;
• an axle coupled to the trolley frame, using the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly, wherein the axle is configured to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction of rotation of the first wheel and the second wheel;
• a plurality of parallel spokes attached to the axle that rotate with the axle, wherein each of the plurality of spokes are bent at an angle at their respective ends;
• and
• a debris collection net coupled to the trolley frame, wherein the debris collection net is fastened to the trolley frame using at least one of hook and loop fasteners, hook-and-pile fasteners, and touch fasteners, and wherein the debris collection net is detachable from the trolley frame.