OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001372

Multi-mode drive system with selectively engageable steering module for mobile robots

Published: 2026-09-15T19:05:26.179805Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001372
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a drive system for a mobile robot. The drive system comprises: a
structural frame; a driving module comprising: at least two driving wheels;
and at least two driving motors, wherein each individual one of the at least
two driving motors comprises first sensor(s) configured to sense an individual
driving wheel rotation; and a steering module comprising one of: a motor, a
clutch actuator, wherein the one of: the motor, the clutch actuator comprises
second sensor(s) configured to sense an individual driving wheel rotation.
When the drive system is in use, the steering module is disengaged from the
driving module to drive the mobile robot in a steer driving mode, or the
steering module is engaged with the driving module to drive the mobile robot
in a differential driving mode.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001372
Published 2026-09-15T19:05:26.179805Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001372