The real interesting bit is the 3D printed omnidirectional Mecanum wheels he’s designed to fit the motors, which he thinks could have far reaching applications beyond his own project.

[Teemu Laurila] was frustrated with what was on offer, so designed his own with four-wheel double wishbone suspension and mecanum wheels for maximum flexibility. It’s a design that has been ...

The mecanum-wheeled bike balances much like a Segway ... Encouraged by his success, he then took the machine to a nearby car park to test its capabilities. He spun and glided effortlessly in ...