The Rolling Stone
A Spherical Wheel Drive Mechanism


 

Project Overview

The Team

How it Works

Software, Control and Electronics

The Build
-Structure
-Friction Drive
-Tension Wheel
-Electronics
-Assembly

Applications and Advantages

Materials

Obstacles and Challenges

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The Build

Constructing the "Rolling Stone" was a long and involved process that took a lot of planning and prework to ensure that all of the parts came together smoothly. Unfortunately there were lots of bugs to keep us busy every time we thought we got close to finishing. Click on the submenu under "The Build" to learn more about each step of the construction and building