DiscoBots Omni Drive over Bump

[Andrew Schuetze]

Originally Posted by PerpetualMotion

Whats the point of having 4 omni wheels if you don't move in omni directions.

I am not a Discobot mentor however, I conjecture that the point of 4 wheel omni drive is to create as much turning ability from a tank steer drive-train as is possible on carpet. With just omniwheels on the front the robot pivots from the mid-point of the rear axle. You will notice in the video that this robot pivots from the center of the drive-train. Not a sweeping or gate turn but rather a point turn.

I too am interested in where, what type, and why they intend to add more wheels are posted by Andrew L.

Andrew S.