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Re: Driving on Regolith

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What were some of the better drive systems on regolith?
Wide orientation robots with the COG as far toward the back (trailer hitch) as possible were the best performing skid-steer robots. Swerve also worked well. Anyone with fans also had a distinct advantage.

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How well did the usual WCD work?
Depends on how teams implemented it.

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Were you even able to swerve on regolith?
Yes, some used swerve quite well.

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In addition to different drive systems, how about motors? Was it necessary to put all 4 cims on drive? Did it really give you an advantage or were two just fine?
No, using more two actually generally made it worse since it greatly amplified your chances of slipping. Dynamic friction is always less than static friction.
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