Advantages of Anisotropic Wheels in Skid Steer Turns

Wheels are the conventional mode of locomotion, especially for planetary exploration robots. These missions require long distances on limited power over discontinuous terrain. These requirements make the wheel a major component contributing to performance. Any enhancement that can be made to a wheel will enhance the total vehicle’s performance in that area. One area of interest is skid steer turning, which is a simple practical approach to vehicle design. A