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Robot Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Illustrated - Profe Saul

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pointed star on a shared hub that is also driven by the same shaft that<br />

drives the wheels. When a bump or ditch is encountered that the wheels<br />

alone cannot traverse, the whole three-wheeled system rotates around the<br />

center hub <strong>and</strong> the wheels essentially become very large cleats. The Tristar<br />

wheels are driven through differentials on the L<strong>and</strong>-Master, but powering<br />

each with its own motor would increase mobility even further.<br />

Chapter 4 Wheeled Vehicle Suspensions <strong>and</strong> Drivetrains 159

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