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Re: How can we drive on this new floor?

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Originally Posted by DanDon View Post
A holonomic drivebase would still be possible even with just the KOP wheels. The coefficient of friction is low enough that a swerve base or kiwi drive would both be possible, since the wheels slide easily enough.
Kiwi doesnt quite work, because the coefficient of friction when moving laterally is far greater than that of when the wheel is moving normally.
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