Although a number of wheeled robots can traverse uneven terrain, their body doesn't stay level as they do so, making them unsuitable for many tasks. That's where the KATR comes in, as it uses ...

Inspector Gadget’s Gadgetmobile was a terrific vehicle that could transform at will to meet its drivers needs. Such a thing obviously isn’t possible in real life…or at least that’s what we thought ...

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Inspired by the wheel-bodied battle droids from Star Wars, a scientist has created a robot that rolls along on one big wheel, using extendable legs to steer. Instead of smashing the Rebel Alliance, ...