You can’t reinvent the wheel, it is often said. To which researchers from Seoul National University, Harvard University, and Hankook Tire and Technology Co. go, “hold my beer.” This origami wheel has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For this DIY car upgrade, you’ll need a steering wheel, an Allen wrench, and—depending on the steering wheel—you might also need a ...

Steering wheels have long been a crucial interface between driver and machine, traditionally taking on a circular shape. However, with advancements in automotive technology and design, manufacturers ...

Wheels are faster on hard surfaces, while a tracked design performs better on soft ground. Rather than pushing a ground combat vehicle through terrain it doesn’t perform well on, why not just slap on ...

What’s new — In a paper published Wednesday in Science Robotics, researchers detail their design for an origami-inspired, shape-shifting tire that can change its own structure, switching between the ...

You know how people say, "You don't have to reinvent the wheel," meaning that you shouldn't waste time trying to achieve something that has already been done for you? This is a very common saying ...