If you make anything that moves, like a robot, you quickly realize that turning can be a pain. That’s why there are a number of designs for wheels that can go in different directions. One of the most ...

Inventor and maker James Bruton has unveiled his latest creation an innovative omni-directional bicycle. This groundbreaking invention, equipped with specially designed mecanum wheels, empowers riders ...

Here’s one case when claiming somebody is reinventing the wheel actually applies. Sure, it’s not some odd technology or a different type of material that makes it special, it’s just a different ...

Big wheels keep on turning – forwards, backwards, sideways and diagonally. That’s the idea behind Londoner William Liddiard’s new invention, an evolution of the omni-directional wheel. It allows for a ...

Skills are all that’s needed to solve a problem. Take this four-wheeled robot as an example. [Michal Zalewski] wanted it to be omnidirectional but wasn’t very satisfied with the concept of mecanum ...