Differential Drive, Steer Drive and Omni Drive — Ch.08: Differential Drive Advantages and Limitations [EN]

Industrial Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) benefit from differential, steer, and omni drive systems. Differential drives offer low cost and simplicity, making them attractive for budget‑conscious projects. Omni drives provide holonomic motion, allowing free movement in any direction without re‑orientation. Steer drives deliver high precision, achieving ±20 mm docking accuracy for repeatable positioning. Together, these drive types balance cost, maneuverability, and accuracy in modern robotics.