Mobile and logistics robotics
Wheeled Mobile Robots
Wheeled mobile robots travel by driving wheels against a surface. Steering geometry affects their turning radius and sideways movement.
How these robots work
Wheel encoders estimate travel, while other sensors can correct drift. A differential-drive base turns by changing left and right wheel speeds.
How to compare the task
Match the drive layout to the route. A vehicle that turns in place can still lack the width or ground clearance needed at a doorway.
Examples and applications
- Indoor mobile bases
- Student navigation platforms
- Wheeled transport research
Limits of this category
- Wheel odometry accumulates error after slipping.
- Steps above the vehicle's clearance can block the route.
What to check for the intended task
- Measure turning space with the fitted payload
- Test wheel slip on the intended floor
- Check thresholds and docking error
Sources and further reading
Reference updated .
Technical explanation and proposed checks. No hands-on performance result is claimed.