SUMMARY
Mecanum wheels do not move forward and sideways at the same rate. When all motors of a robot equipped with mecanum wheels rotate forward one full rotation, the robot moves forward a specific distance, denoted as x cm. However, when the motors are rotated sideways, the robot typically moves only about half that distance, approximately 0.5x cm, particularly on hard, short carpeted surfaces. This discrepancy is influenced by the angle of the rollers on the wheels, which affects the efficiency of lateral movement.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of mecanum wheel mechanics
- Basic knowledge of robotics and motor control
- Familiarity with surface interaction effects on movement
- Experience with robot motion analysis
NEXT STEPS
- Research the impact of roller angles on mecanum wheel performance
- Explore different surfaces and their effects on robot mobility
- Learn about alternative wheel designs for omnidirectional movement
- Investigate motor control algorithms for optimizing robot movement
USEFUL FOR
Robotics engineers, hobbyists building mobile robots, and anyone interested in optimizing the movement capabilities of mecanum wheel systems.