I assume there are going to be n rigid bodies that have joints between them to join them in a loop- the joints could be a single rotation joint, or a 2-axis rotation joint to allow a little swiveling between the tracks.
More advanced would be to allow some stretching.
Does there need to be a physics sim of the interlocking between the drive wheels and the inside of the tracks?
Otherwise how are the tracks driven?
How are the tracks kept on the wheels?
Wheels with larger OD cylinders that keep the tracks from slipping off could be used.
This is using bullet in Lightwave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZJcwLoN7wI
I assume there are going to be n rigid bodies that have joints between them to join them in a loop- the joints could be a single rotation joint, or a 2-axis rotation joint to allow a little swiveling between the tracks. More advanced would be to allow some stretching.
Does there need to be a physics sim of the interlocking between the drive wheels and the inside of the tracks? Otherwise how are the tracks driven?
How are the tracks kept on the wheels? Wheels with larger OD cylinders that keep the tracks from slipping off could be used.
http://answers.ros.org/question/249874/tracked-robot-gazebo-ros/
http://answers.ros.org/question/10410/simulating-a-track-driven-robot/