Container shuttles having omnidirectional wheels

A system for shuttle transportation, the system comprising:

• a first linear synchronous motor arranged in a first orientation;
• a second linear synchronous motor arranged in a second orientation that is offset with respect to the first linear synchronous motor;
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• a shuttle comprising a permanent magnet and a plurality of omnidirectional wheels, wherein the plurality of omnidirectional wheels comprises at least one omnidirectional wheel that is coupled to the shuttle at an adjustable angle;
• wherein the shuttle is configured to be propelled in a first direction via the first linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet, and to be propelled in a second direction via the second linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet.

A system for shuttle transportation, the system comprising:

• a first linear synchronous motor arranged at a first angle;
• a second linear synchronous motor arranged at a second angle;
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• a shuttle comprising a permanent magnet and a plurality of spherical wheels, wherein the shuttle does not have an onboard power source to propel the shuttle;
• wherein the shuttle is configured to be propelled in a first direction via the first linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet, and to be propelled in a second direction via the second linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet.