[EricH]

Originally Posted by bs7280

When would you say mecanum is worth it?

I would say that mecanum is worth it if and only if:
1) The game requires an extremely high degree of maneuverability.
2) The game does not require the movement of heavy objects, or allows for said heavy objects to be carried in the middle of the robot (not other robots).
3) The team has a good programmer.
4) The team does not have the resources (pick any or all of time, personnel, offseason, money) to pursue swerve, or wants to use a KOP-type frame.

Otherwise, swerve adds extra push to the maneuverability.

Oh, and:
5) The team has already prototyped the system, at some point.