[EricH]

Originally Posted by nycpunk

there are ways, such as elaborate rotating shafts or using tapered gears to angle them the needed degrees then run those together with chain and sprocket with a motor and tranny in the center, would be heavy though.

And mecanums are heavy enough as it is. We can make some pretty light ones if we want to, but they still weigh at least as much as our six-wheel drive. (if you include trannies on both systems)