Kiwi drive

A Kiwi drive is a holonomic drive system of three omni-directional wheels (such as omni wheels or Mecanum wheels), 120 degrees from each other, that enables movement in any direction using only three motors. This is in contrast with non-holonomic systems such as traditionally wheeled or tracked vehicles which cannot move sideways without turning first.[1][2]

the BattleBot OMINOUS, shown here with a Kiwi Drive

This drive system is similar to the Killough platform which achieves omni-directional travel using traditional non-omni-directional wheels in a three wheel configuration.[3]

Named after the Flightless national bird of New Zealand The Kiwi[4]

References
  1. Swart, Dirk (11 September 2014). "R/C Omniwheel Robot — Electronics | Make". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  2. "Kiwi Drive Kit with Cheap & Dirty Control System (am-3415) - AndyMark". Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  3. "1997 Discover Awards: Automotive & Transportation: Cleaner Than Air | DiscoverMagazine.com". Discover Magazine. 1 July 1997. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  4. "KIWI | Meaning & Definition for UK English | Lexico.com". Lexico Dictionaries | English. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
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