Intuitive electric steering

Abstract

Systems and methods related to intuitive electric steering for a motor-driven vehicle. One example system includes a first clutch mechanism, a second clutch mechanism, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, and an electronic controller. The first clutch mechanism is configured to control torque power provided to a first wheel on a left side of the motor-driven vehicle. The second clutch mechanism configured to control torque power provided to a second wheel on a right side of the motor-driven vehicle. The handlebar is configured to pivot about an axis. The electronic controller is configured to detect a pressure applied to the handlebar, relative to the axis, by an operator of the motor-driven vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to determine a desired turn direction of the motor-driven vehicle based on the pressure and control the first clutch mechanism and the second clutch mechanism based on the desired turn direction.

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