4-Wheel Steering Version
The 4-Wheel Steering version has two drive
wheels at the center of each side and four steering wheels
at the corners. It steers by angling the rear wheels in the
opposite direction of the front wheels and reducing the
speed of the inside drive wheel. The special "Ackerman
steering" geometry helps all of the wheels align to the same
turning center. |
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Zero Turn Version
The Zero Turn version also has two drive
wheels at the center of each side and four steering wheels
at the corners. However, it steers by angling all four of
the corner wheels inward ("pigeon toed"), so that the
turning center is at the very center of the robot, and
running the two drive wheels in opposite directions. This allows
the rover to pivot in-place to maneuver in very tight spots. |
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