For the first time, engineers created a novel “morphing” wheel that can easily roll over obstacles by adjusting its stiffness as needed. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) developed ...

DAEJEON, South Korea — Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from kerbs to humps and even staircases. Or perhaps an unmanned delivery vehicle ...

Tire maker Michelin believes it has a technology, called Acorus, that will protect low-profile tires and wheels from pothole damage. Acorus comprises a pair of flexible rubber flanges attached to a ...

The modern race car steering wheel bears a striking resemblance to video game controllers, both in appearance and functionality. This transformation is not mere coincidence but a result of ...