Wheels

From Combat Robot

Almost all combat robots use wheels to move; the main other form of locomotion is Walking. The main attributes necessary for combat robots' wheels are:
-traction, just as a fighter or sports player needs to accelerate quickly.
-durability, to absorb or deflect blows from enemies' weapons and collisions.

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Insect class bots generally scrimp on weight and look to Lite Flites and similar ultra-light foam rubber-based wheels, in spite of their less than optimal traction. There are a range of rubber-treaded, aluminum-hubbed wheels for those who have the weight to spare.

In the heavier weightclasses, Colson wheels are very common. Colsons are inexpensive and durable rubber-treaded heavy plastic wheels originally designed for industrial applications such as shopping and warehouse carts. In the heaviest classes you will also find Battletreads: foam filled or skinned foam flat-proof treaded tires.

Builders with extra money in their budgets can find custom wheels with CNC-lathed aluminum hubs and a custom rubber tread. These wheels are beautiful and absorb a great deal of abuse, but may not have the durable rubber compounds fond on Colsons.

For more information on the different brands of wheels, check the Robot Market Place Wheels Section.