Why don't I ever see robots that steer like a car

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Why don't I ever see robots that steer like a car

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14-01-2008, 23:57

popo308

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Re: Why don't I ever see robots that steer like a car

The only plus i see to having the front wheels spin like a car is you keep your motors running at top speed while you turn you never slow down as you turn.

As with a tank steer you have to cut power to half of your drive train in order to turn so potentially you are losing speed. Not much but you are....

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