Transport system

A conveying system for conveying objects comprising:

• a plurality of conveyor modules, each conveyor module comprising:
• at least one rotatable element comprising an engagement surface configured to engage with a surface of an object to be conveyed;
• a driving mechanism configured to rotate the at least one rotatable element such that rotation of the at least one rotatable element causes rotation of the engagement surface and thereby movement of the object;
• and
• a control mechanism configured to control rotation of the rotatable element via the driving mechanism, wherein the control mechanism comprises a printed circuit board;
• and
• a conveying frame comprising:
• a plurality of apertures, each aperture configured to receive a conveyor module so as to form an array of conveyor modules that together provide a substantially planar conveying surface for conveying objects thereon;
• and
• a control system configured to communicate with the control mechanism of the conveyor module;
• wherein each conveyor module is configured to be releasably mounted within an aperture;
• and
• wherein mounting a conveyor module within an aperture establishes a direct physical electrical connection between the control mechanism and the control system, which facilitates electrical communication between the control system and the mounted conveyor module.