Real-world test: driving on grass takes roughly 3x the torque of concrete
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-09-29
After taking his vehicle off-road, @Stocko reports that driving on grass requires roughly 3x the torque compared to concrete. A concrete first-hand data point for anyone designing drivetrains for off-road or outdoor robots.
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