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Unread 14-08-2005, 20:18
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Re: pic: VexLABS Teaser Picture

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I wonder if a 4 wheeled omni type robot could be made with only the slippery grey wheels. Would they have enough slip to allow holonomic movement?
No.
Omni-wheels only work in a holonomic application if they have rolling traction, but not lateral traction.
These wheels have no traction in either direction.
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