In the specification and drawings an accessory cart (100) is described and shown with a base (102), a housing element that is connected to the base (102) and extends upward from the base, and a platform, which is connected to the housing element with the height of the platform being automatically adjustable. Optionally, the base may include four swivel wheels and a retractable fifth tracking wheel centrally located, and a wireless recharging system (170,172) for a battery. The cart is advantageously used in the healthcare industry.