HYBRID-ARCHITECTURE MECANUM WHEEL WITH INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATED ROLLERS

Aurel Mihail Titu | Romania

HYBRID-ARCHITECTURE MECANUM WHEEL WITH INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATED ROLLERS

Aurel Mihail Titu

Romania

Detail

This Mecanum wheel represents a significant technological advancement by integrating an independent actuation system for the peripheral rollers. In traditional configurations, Mecanum wheel rollers are passive, rotating freely as the main wheel spins. In this hybrid wheel, each roller is equipped with its own actuation system, powered by a dedicated DC micro-motor capable of independently controlling the roller’s speed and direction of rotation.