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Re: Truly omnidirectional omniwheels?

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson
No, it is not true.

Omniwheels move diagonally just as easily as they move forward. Perhaps more easily, since the motor doesn't need to be turning as quickly. They are called omniwheels because they indeed move omnidirectionally.
I originally thought the same thing but I think he means that they wouldn't move if the driveshaft isn't rotating.
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