Micro Wheels for Tiny Robots

Designing small robots is often limited by available mechanical components. Standard-sized omni wheels are simply too large for compact designs, forcing engineers to either increase the size of their robots or abandon omnidirectional movement altogether.

Until now, designers of small robots had to choose between these compromises. Vinci Micro Omni Wheels remove this limitation.

They make possible:
• True omnidirectional micro robots that were previously impractical due to size constraints
• Compact robotic platforms for research and education that fit in constrained environments
• Swarm robotics systems, where size, weight, and scalability are critical
• Miniature robots for inspection or exploration, capable of precise lateral movement
• Precision positioning systems in tight spaces

In many cases, these types of robots were either impossible or significantly limited using existing components.

Whether you are building a small autonomous robot, a research prototype, or an innovative mechanical system, these wheels allow you to achieve true omnidirectional motion at a scale that was previously out of reach.

Features & Specifications

• Wheel type: omni wheel with passive rollers
• Diameter: 0.45 in (11.5 mm)
• Width: 0.29 in (7.5 mm)
• First Shaft Hole: 0.078 in (2 mm)
• Second Shaft Hole: 0.059 in (1.5 mm)
• Shaft interface: Press-fit design for quick and secure mounting without screws or adhesives
• Frame Material: Plastic
• Roller Material: Silicone
• Number of Rollers: 6

Performance

• Low friction rolling
• Stable lateral movement
• Suitable for continuous operation
• Designed to minimize vibration and misalignment