Liddiard Wheels

[6Foot2]

 

It works! I had to improvise a lot, use the materials available to me, and work on it sparingly when I could find the time. I decided to put them on my car. Unlike other omni capable wheels, my wheels do not require the vehicle to be built around them. This is a world first bolt-on application for anything with wheels. Designed to be used in all weather and road conditions. They are stronger, faster, and more accurately controlled than prior art. They can take a beating. The tires can have the same build characteristics (siping, grooves, rubber compounds etc.) as regular tires. Now you can drive in all directions, and turn on the spot, when needed. These are proof of concept prototypes. Finished wheels will be refined to target application requirements.

 

Setup on this car has an incredible 24,000 pounds of torque directly on the tires! Speed can be adjusted for target application requirements by changing up the gearing ratios and with a speed controller.

[synaesthesia]

Wow. I need a set.

[Localtechie]

Might give my sister a chance of actually parking so hopefully these come out sooner than later.

[Sagima]

Might be useful for cars that go off and park by themselves

[unixman_again]

A complex variation on an old idea Bw 1920s Man Driving Car With Wheels That Turn Sideways Getting Out Of Parallel Parking Space France Stock Footage Video | Getty Images

[psbresner]

Awesome

[synaesthesia]

Eek - just noticed that video is sped up! Must be slow!