Hands-On Robotics Programming with C++

Choosing a robot chassis

Choosing a good robot chassis is one of the most important activities to do before we start constructing the robot. The chassis for the robot is like a skeleton for a human. Our skeletons are made up of bones that provide proper support to our organs. In the same way, a good chassis will provide proper support to the electronics components and hold them together.

You can either purchase a robot chassis from e-commerce websites such as Amazon and eBay, or you can purchase one directly from a vendor who deals with robotics equipment. A quick Amazon search for robot chassis will provide you with a list of different variants of robot chassis. Choosing from all of these options can be a daunting task if you haven't constructed ...