1. Omni Drive Vs. Tank
By Team 2506

2. Advantages of Omni Drive
Multi directional
Can be very fast
Can move in any direction
Light weight
Multiple ways to set up wheels to best fit the obstacle you need to concur

3. Disadvantages of Omni Drive
Can be easy to program or hard to program depending on the program that is used for code
Can be pushed around easily
Not much traction
Omni wheels can be expensive
Omni wheels can sometime’s break easily
Can be hard to drive, need experience

4. Advantages of Tank Drive
Very powerful
A lot of friction
Strong
Not very expensive
Easy to set up
Easily come across parts needed
Easy to control
Easy to program

5. Disadvantages of Tank Drive
Heavy
Sometimes to much friction
Wide turning radius
Needs constant adjustments
Slow
Needs to be aligned very precisely
Need a strong drive train to hold the tracks

6. Deciding factors Speed needed Power needed Maneuverability needed
Obstacles
Driver experience
Programming experience
Size restrictions
Time for build
Weight restrictions
Materials available
Funds available