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Re: Moment of inertia and turning performance

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Originally Posted by Nathan Streeter View Post
Note that you don't want the robot to turn without any resistance, as it'd be nearly uncontrollable;
Segways turn without any* resistance.

A 6WD with omnis at all four corners is like a Segway with training wheels.


*well, for all practical purposes