Why swerve is better than Holonomic... HELP

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Why swerve is better than Holonomic... HELP

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Re: Why swerve is better than Holonomic... HELP

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Originally Posted by Geek 2.0

However, if you're using a holonomic drivetrain (w/ 4 45 degree angled omniwheels) that doesn't have all the wheels in contact, it will autocorrect itself, putting you straight.

My initial analysis of the situation suggests otherwise. If your right wheel starts to climb the bump first, lifting the left wheel off the carpet, it looks to me like the robot will swing to left, making the misalignment worse.

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