Team 968 Traction Control Demo

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Originally Posted by Wiifi

So it is easier to defend from other robots pushing you, and to push other robots.

If you completely stop moving your robot you're still going to have those 5 seconds where the robot will start moving slowly and gradually pick up speed.

If you implemented a system where the 'bot increases the power output in relation to time, you'd get that effect.

If you have a traction algorithm that increases/decreases power output in relation to the amount of wheel slip, you would actually be able to accelerate and decelerate much faster; which, in turn, makes it easier to "defend from other robots pushing you".

Also, with TCS, you'd have a better chance at pushing objects on the field.

If you grab a stack of books and have your robot push against the stack while running your wheels at full speed, you'll move no where in a hurry. On the other hand, with TCS, you'd push the stack away at the quickest rate your wheels can spin without slipping.