How do I simulate a delivery bot?

Open this page and use the live Differential Drive tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a delivery bot from your own measurements.

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Differential Drive for a delivery bot

Simulate a delivery bot live in your browser. This runs the real Differential Drive solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Differential Drive RobotLive

wheel speeds → path

Controls

Presets

Left wheel speed

Right wheel speed

Speed1×

A differential-drive robot steers by spinning its two wheels at different speeds — like a tank. Equal speeds go straight, a difference curves the path, and opposite speeds spin in place. Its forward speed is the average of the wheels and its turn rate is their difference over the wheelbase.

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Data Inspector

Forward v2.50

Turn rate ω0.030

Turn radius83

Governing equation

v = \frac{v _{r} + v _{l}}{2} = 2.50, ω = \frac{v _{r} - v _{l}}{L} = 0.030

Reading this result: The faster right wheel pushes the robot into an arc that curves toward the slower left side, with radius set by how close the two speeds are.

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About this simulation

The full Differential Drive tool models a delivery bot with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a delivery bot?: Open this page and use the live Differential Drive tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a delivery bot from your own measurements.