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Re: looking for pics of tracked robots

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
If there was stair/step climbingin the game, I could see the reason for it, but don't do it just for traction on flat surfaces. Youu can already get more than enough traction on carpet with just wheels.

I totally agree. If you have a good 6WD or even 4WD design, you can take on tracked robots. The roughtop conveyor belt material can give you as much traction as tracks. It's just in how your design and gearing.