Caltech Develops Drone That Smoothly Transitions from Flight to Four-Wheeling

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dlcarrier · 2d ago

They completely gloss over turning. I presume, from them never mentioning or demonstrating turning, that it isn't capable while in driving mode.

dnemmers · 2d ago

I would guess turning could either be accomplished by changing the vertical angle (camber) while underway. Tank or skid steering by moving left and right sets of wheels independently from each other.

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Caltech Develops Drone That Smoothly Transitions from Flight to Four-Wheeling

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