Mechanical

Mecanum Drive

A drivetrain using rollered wheels that lets the robot strafe sideways without turning.

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A rugged tank-style drivetrain with wheels mounted on one side ('cantilevered'), popular for its simplicity and durability.

A drivetrain where each wheel module can independently steer and drive, giving full omnidirectional movement.

Commercial Off-The-Shelf — pre-made parts teams can buy rather than fabricate, within the rules.

A program giving teams credits to select specific Kit of Parts components from partner vendors.

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