Kinect and wheeled versions under development

Sungreen has made the 3D model for wheeled version of the "Shark". We were pointed out that tracked version might have problems on thick carpet or wet tiles. That is why we want to try the wheeled version and compare the performance on different surfaces. Any thoughts whether it will drive better then tracked version? Some pros/cons of wheels vs. tracks?

"Shark" with wheels.

In addition we are thinking about adding Kinect sensor. It is rather big and it is not 100% clear yet what is the best way to do it. We can try to mount it on the existing "Shark" model or modify the alternative model.

Alternative body with Kinect mounted on it.

Wheeled "Shark" with Kinnect mounted on it.

Any comments on it are very welcome. For more details about the whole project, please visit our web-site.