Conquer Mars
Rock 'hitchhiking' robot probes Mars for 4 months
A small rock got into the front wheel of the Mars rover Perseverance and became a companion during its more than 8.5km journey.
Wheel
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Scientific application
Bicycle wheels turn the rider's weight into propulsion
SuperWheel wheels help riders ride 30% more efficiently without motor or battery.
Conquer Mars
NASA's Mars robot turns its head when it encounters a 'crocodile back' rock
The rough rock with knife-sharp rocks on the red planet could threaten the Curiosity robot's wheels, forcing the vehicle to find another path.
Conquer Mars
NASA's Perseverance robot 'litters' on Mars
The Perseverance robot photographed the Martian landscape with the wheel tracks and drill bits it left on the red planet's surface last year.
Scientific application
Design 'Spider Car' that can run on many terrains
The e-Spider 4-wheel electric vehicle moves at a speed of only about 30 km / h but is very flexible, able to climb uphill or go through trenches.
Animal world
Scientists train goldfish to 'drive' to get food
Scientists trained goldfish to control a vehicle made of a water tank and wheels to move to a target on land.
New technology
Trains that run on railways in Japan start operating
The new Dual Bus (DMV) will start operating in Japan on December 25, and can run at 80 km/h in rail mode.
History
Wheel - Great invention of mankind
The wheel industry has undergone a long development process and is closely associated with human civilization.
Science invention
The invention of the 5-ton amphibious vehicle was born 70 years ago
The Rhino car features a pair of giant front wheels with a diameter of 2m, helping it to run 72km / h on land and 8km / h in water.
Science invention
American company reinvents car wheels, eliminates rubber tires
The American startup has literally reinvented the car wheel. They developed a new type of wheel that eliminates the need for polluting rubber tires.
Conquer Mars
Autonomous robots with improved design from NASA are about to roll on Mars
With new innovations, Perseverance self-propelled robots are expected to be more flexible than their predecessors on the planet Curiosity on Mars.
Archeology
Relocating an old church weighing 1,700 tons by truck
The 600-year-old Mosque was placed on a 256-wheel truck and moved to a new location 4.7 km away.
Science invention
15 quirky inventions but the idea is quite interesting
Although humanity has many inventions that are sufficient to meet human needs, until now, there are still interesting inventions that only a few people can think of.
Discover science
How was the wheel invented?
According to ScienceABC, wheels are considered one of the most beneficial inventions for mankind
Discover science
The shaking can 'sleep' the driver only 15 minutes after driving
Natural vibrations during vehicle movements make the driver sleepier. Only 15 minutes after driving, the driver's concentration and alertness will be affected.