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Re: Localization of A Omni-Directional Robot

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Originally Posted by cad321 View Post
What about 2 omni wheels placed perpendicular to each other that drag along the floor. As the one in the y axis moves, it gives you your position in the y axis
That's true only if there is no vehicle rotation. If there is going to be vehicle rotation, you need either a) a gyro, or b) a third follower wheel... and you'll need to integrate (vector sum) the vehicle movements.

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