Building a self contained device for project

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The project involves creating a self-contained device that can navigate through a standard doorway and transport an egg from an egg cup to a target beyond a cart, starting from a distance of 0.5 meters. The device must operate independently without any assistance or interaction once it begins moving. Participants are encouraged to brainstorm ideas and consider drawing a schematic to visualize their concepts. The challenge emphasizes the importance of design and engineering principles in creating a functional solution. Engaging with others for inspiration and feedback can help generate viable ideas for the project.
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We must build a self contained device which can pass through a standard doorway. It will start .5 metres from the egg cup with an egg in it this egg cup is then .5 metres from a cart that the egg has to pass through and continue going to a target on the other side of the cart. We can not touch the car after it has started moving and we can not assist it in anyway through the cart or picking up the egg.

I have no ideas so far and do not know where to start.
 
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