We see a lot of innovations in concept cars and prototypes produced with new technologies that we haven’t seen on the road yet. At the start of this, it turns in all directions and makes parking much easier. ‘omnidirectional wheels’ coming.

So why are the wheels spinning in all directions to make our lives easier? on prototypes and concept cars left? Why hasn’t it been mass-produced yet, when it should be in every car on the road?

Cadillac, produced in 1951, was one of the pioneers of this technology…

But even NASA used this technology 7 years ago.

Mercedes’ AVTR concept car can go left or right without changing the direction of the wheels. (0:32)

Hyundai also announced the e-Corner system at CES to widespread acclaim.

However, none of us see such cars in traffic anymore.

There are a few key reasons why we don’t see this technology commonly in cars. First, a much more complex system would have to be used to integrate such technology into cars. This too extra costs and extra labor resources. So you can park cars more easily It will be sold much more expensive.

Let’s say these cars, which many people can’t afford, have gone into mass production;

First of all, omnidirectional wheels are the ones we use today. Much heavier than standard models will be. Because in the wheel there will be a much more complex system. Since the friction force between the wheels and the road increases proportionally with increasing weight, the tires wear out much faster. When you want to buy a new tire, the amount you pay can burn your wallet.

Your vehicle’s traction will decrease and it will perform less well on rough roads.

Increasing the frictional force directly affects traction. Heavier wheels, which exert more friction on the ground, allow you to cover shorter distances with more fuel. By the way, this is why almost all the cars we see in the videos are tested on the flat road.

If your tire bursts, it could be a disaster.

The working mechanism of the wheels allows it to move forward without stopping until it hits something when it explodes or leaves your vehicle due to an accident. This can also lead to bigger accidents. It also causes major damage to your vehicle.

Even changing your tire becomes a much more difficult task.

Even carrying a spare tire will be quite difficult, but let’s say you have a spare tire. We said omnidirectional wheels are heavier. So moving from one place to another and changing your wheel will be very difficult for you and you will probably need help from a few more people. However as mounting the wheel may require a complex system Even if you collect the entire neighborhood, you may not get it.

Do we really need this technology?

Actually, we don’t need much. After the initial emergence of this technology, the automotive industry has developed quite a bit. Autonomous driving and parking systems, with cameras and driver alerts throughout the cars help us with parking Many technologies have entered our lives.

The ‘omnidirectional wheels’, which have no advantages or disadvantages other than parking. we won’t see you in traffic for a while resembling. In fact, having a small number of cars with wheels turning in all directions can also add complexity. Therefore, the ground for this technology must first be prepared, its disadvantages must be removed and then it must be put into circulation. So for now, we’ll be content with seeing it in concept cars and prototypes.