Self-righting model vehicle

A self-righting model vehicle, comprising:

• a receiver configured to initiate a self-righting function when a user input is received from a transmitter controller, the self-righting function comprising effectuating a rocking motion of the model vehicle;
• the model vehicle further comprising a righting actuator configured to effectuate the rocking motion of the model vehicle when the model vehicle is at least partially inverted to self-right the model vehicle, wherein the righting actuator self-rights the model vehicle from an at least partially inverted position incapable of normal driving operations;
• at least one sensor configured to emit an indication of when the model vehicle is upright;
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• wherein in response to the indication of the sensor that the model vehicle is upright, the righting actuator discontinues effectuating the rocking motion of the model vehicle.