R&D: Research methods of creating & testing custom wheels

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Name	Contribution

Name	Contribution
@David Choi	Task Manager

Task Description

The current wheels on the rover are simple balloon tires with 3D printed hubs for mounting them onto the drive-train. The wheels are of relatively slow quality and current has no features to help the rover navigate a “soft”, dusty environment like a desert.
Developing custom wheels will offer the following benefits:
- Full control over mounting method of wheels
- Potential for weight reduction
- Better control over performance of drive-train
Other URC teams have done very interesting work in developing their own custom wheels:
- https://www.mcgillrobotics.org/rover
- https://www.novarover.space/rovers

Research what other URC teams have done to create their custom wheels

Determine the constraints and design goals for our custom wheels

Research potential materials and compare potential advantages & disadvantages

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