Mecanum drive train idea.

[efoote868]

Basic physics will show that surface area has very little to do with traction.

Even if it did double your traction (which it won't), I'm not entirely convinced that the supposed benefits could outweigh the added cost, weight, and complexity of this drive-train.

If pushing power and traction are your only goals, I'd recommend a standard six wheel setup with traction wheels.

[davidthefat]

Now do you even have the budget to pull this off? Do you really think the benefits out weigh the resources needed to do this? Especially the weight would be the problem. I think it was Chris that told me not to innovate for the sake of innovation. I think that falls into that category.