paper: mecanum wheel force vector analysis

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mecanum wheel force vector analysis
by: Ether

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http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2390

(Combined with kinematic analysis)_

Papers have been moved to this link:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2390

This paper explains why a mecanum-wheeled vehicle has less traction (and thus less pushing force) than a standard-wheel vehicle, even if both vehicles have the same motors, drivetrain, weight, and tread material.

mecanum kinematic and force analysis.pdf (1.48 KB)