Dual 50mm Rotacaster 57A - LEGO® Education Hub Compatible

The Dual 50mm Rotacaster (57A) with LEGO-compatible hub is an omniwheel designed to deliver maximum manoeuvrability for your robotics projects. With a soft roller compound (57A durometer), this wheel ensures better grip and smoother performance on a variety of surfaces. Whether you're building custom robots or preparing for a RoboCup Junior challenge, this rotacaster allows for multi-directional movement and precise navigation. Ideal for learners exploring robotics engineering and competitive design, it provides a reliable and versatile mobility solution.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Promotes understanding of mechanical engineering and robot locomotion
• Supports experimentation with different drive systems and movement strategies
• Offers compatibility with LEGO builds, encouraging modular construction
• Enhances robot performance in multi-directional navigation challenges
• Ideal for introducing concepts such as friction, force distribution, and turning radius

Classroom ideas for incorporating this product:

• Build custom robotics projects and test how omniwheels affect movement
• Host design challenges where students build robots to complete agility tasks
• Use in RoboCup Junior preparations to refine turning and positioning capabilities
• Pair with LEGO robotics kits to explore modular drive base configurations
• Investigate the physics of rotational movement and force application

Specifications:

• Wheel type: Dual omniwheel / rotacaster
• Wheel diameter: 50 mm
• Roller hardness: 57A durometer - soft for enhanced grip
• Load capacity: 2 kg
• Hub compatibility: LEGO-compatible

Recommended use: Classroom robotics, prototyping, competition (e.g. RoboCup Junior)

(Previously 35A which is no longer available)