Planetary rover mobility keeps converging on one architecture: swerve drive. In this team feature, the SuRover project presents a next-generation rover platform with a custom swerve-drive system powered by CubeMars AK60-6 and AK10-9 actuators.
What the Video Shows
The rover demonstrates the maneuvering advantages of per-wheel steering and drive: point turns, lateral movement and tight-radius navigation on complex terrain. Each wheel module pairs a steering axis with a drive axis, and the video shows how integrated actuators make that dual-axis pack compact enough to be practical.
Original Video
Source: CubeMars Official YouTube Channel
Video: Next-Gen Rover Mobility | CubeMars-Powered Swerve Drive in Action
The Actuators Involved
Product Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CubeMars |
| AK60-6 V3.0 KV80 rated torque | 3 Nm (peak 9 Nm) |
| AK60-6 V3.0 KV80 reduction / weight | 6:1 / 380 g |
| AK10-9 V3.0 KV60 rated torque | 18 Nm (peak 53 Nm) |
| AK10-9 V3.0 KV60 reduction / weight | 9:1 / 940 g |
| Rated Voltage | 24/48 V (AK60-6) / 48 V (AK10-9) |
| Applications | Rover wheel modules, robotic mobility |
Specifications sourced from the official CubeMars product data.
Engineering Context
A swerve module needs two very different actuation profiles: a high-torque, low-speed steering joint that holds against ground reaction forces, and a drive motor with enough top speed for travel. The AK10-9’s 53 Nm peak and the AK60-6’s 640 rpm no-load speed map naturally onto those two roles.
Explore on ToBMS
- Explore CubeMars AK60-6 V3.0 KV80 →
- Explore CubeMars AK10-9 V3.0 KV60 →
- Explore BLDC motors for joint modules →
- View the CubeMars manufacturer profile on ToBMS →
Conclusion
For student and professional teams alike, SuRover is a well-documented reference for building steering-plus-drive wheel modules from catalog actuators - no custom gearboxes required.
