Motorcycle with spherical wheels - GIF

[ToolTalkBot]

Motorcycle with spherical wheels.




Previously:

Ball joint mechanism based on spherical gear meshings - GIF
Explosive spherical tank forming - GIF
Spherical flexure joint - GIF and video
Spherical steam engine - GIF
Spherical worm gear design animation - GIF

[Frank S]

The first thing I thought of was Tron but there is no resemblance in this bike and the light bikes of the movie

[Nick79]

If you can imagine it, you can build it. Is it gyroscopically balanced or an awesome rider

[Hoosiersmoker]

Cool concept! Looks like it could move a lot of different ways especially around corners but there would have to be some safety overrides so you don't accidentally make a move that will flip you (centrifugal force will always come into effect there). Getting going should be no problem but how is the braking? What kind of wear are we talking about for the ball drive and how often would I have to replace those items?

[jimfols]

Probably Dean Kamen's kid. Following his Dad out the back door.
Only Joking*******

[Nick79]

Jimfols - I met Dean some years ago at a robot competition in Fl. I was more than impressed - a true genius and gentleman. “Slingshot” I think that was the project - that might be my favorite!