Editor's Pick: Smart Car 2 Transforms Itself to Tuck Into Tiny Spots

Smart Car 2 Transforms Itself to Tuck Into Tiny Spots

Peter Suciu May 11, 2015 12:48 PM PT
	DFKI Robotics last week unveiled a prototype of the EO Smart Connecting Car 2. The tiny, two-seater electric vehicle operates much like a traditional car, but because each wheel is powered by its own motor, it can make extremely tight turns and even drive sideways. This capability could address issues that plague many big cities, notably traffic congestion and inadequate parking space. [More...]

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