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How does Wheel Size Affect Your Robot Performance?

How does Wheel Size Affect Your Robot Performance?

The size of the wheels you use can significantly affect your robot's performance. In this guide, we will take a look at how wheels diameter can affect robots' torque, speed, acceleration, pushing power, ability to go over obstacles, and, more.  Speed Larger wheels with bigger diameters can traverse faster because they can go longer distances per revolution in a given time. On the other hand, smaller wheels are much slower, traveling much less distance in the same amount of time. Torque It’s important...

May 13, 2024Robot Parts
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A Brief Guide to Holonomic Drivetrains

A Brief Guide to Holonomic Drivetrains

A holonomic drivetrain is a standard drivetrain used in many robotic competitions. Freedom of movement and agility are the two main factors in making it suitable for many conditions. The holonomic drive is an Omni-directional system, providing 360 degrees of maneuverability with the help of Omni wheels. This drive base can move to the sides effortlessly without turning the wheels. an exmple of a non-holonomic drivetrain is a car. The drive base of a car is not holonomic; as a...

March 18, 2024Robot Parts
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Wheels vs Legs, What is the Difference?

Wheels vs Legs, What is the Difference?

Robots are becoming an inevitable part of our lives sooner or later. The growth of robots over the years has revolutionized human lives tremendously in many ways. While some robots can do mundane and repetitive tasks in factories or households, others are becoming more realistic imitating humans. they are now considered not only a tool that can do any task with more precision and speed but can also improve mental health by accompanying people in need. Robots are generally categorized into...

February 13, 2024Robot Parts
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Wheels vs. Caster, What is the Difference?

We all use wheels in our everyday lives in some way without realizing how helpful this round object is and how we should be grateful to our ancestors for inventing it. The invention of wheels has helped us to evolve, build wonderful and advanced machines and vehicles, and make our lives easier. There are many types of wheels. Some people believe that a caster is also a type of wheel and many people disagree. Casters have a wheel, so in...

October 4, 2023Robot Parts
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Introduction to types of robot wheels

Introduction to Types of Robot Wheels

For many years, robot wheels have evolved to be more efficient, satisfy specific requirements and be used in more complex machines which require moving in different settings. as a robotic enthusiast, you need to know how many robot wheels are out there and how they work. So you can have a better understanding of wheels' application and make smarter choices when it comes to choosing wheels for your project.Here in this article, we have gathered everything you need to know...

August 12, 2023Robot Parts
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