Locomotion systems
Locomotion systems
![Crawling, three segments which are coupled by two traverses](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_Crawling_2dee15d97c.png)
![Wheeled, front wheels deployable, rear wheels fixed to body](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/9/csm_Wheeled_700e9fa320.jpg)
![Tracked, capability to move also on backside](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/9/csm_Tracked_fd2579c624.jpg)
Locomotion trade-offs
Criteria | Crawler | Wheels | Tracks |
Mass | + | + | + |
Power Need | - | + | + |
Special Disadvantages | complex motion control, slip-rings | possible over turn | track jamming |
Special Advantages | good survival capabilities | good design inheritage | excellent robustness |