OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001513

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

Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:21.336120Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001513
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a drive system (100) for a mobile robot (102). The drive system
comprises: a structural frame (104); a driving module (110) comprising: at
least two driving wheels (112a, 112b); and at least two driving motors (114a,
114b), wherein each individual one of the at least two driving motors
comprises first sensor(s) (116) configured to sense an individual driving
wheel rotation; and a steering module (118) comprising one of: a motor (120),
a clutch actuator, wherein the one of: the motor, the clutch actuator
comprises second sensor(s) (122) 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-2026-000001513
Published 2026-09-15T19:06:21.336120Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001513