One of the things I'm likely to start building in my shop…
“One of the things I'm likely to start building in my shop is a vehicle wherein each wheel has basically a flight-simulator base as its suspension. It's known as a hexapod; it's basically a tripod but each leg is two pistons. So you have six axes of freedom on it. This will be something that can not only do what lowriders do, but shorten or extend its wheelbase and jump forwards, backwards, or from one side to the other. In an off-road situation it could be rolling at speed toward a ravine and then leap across it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Innovative vehicle design using multi‑axis suspension for extreme mobility.
In simple terms: Six‑legged vehicle can jump and change wheelbase.
Key Takeaway
Explore unconventional engineering for new capabilities.
Themes
innovation
engineering
mobility
Mood
excited
inquisitive
Type
technical
visionary
When to use this quote
- exploration vehicles
- rescue missions
- entertainment stunts
Key Concepts
hexapod design
suspension systems
off‑road tactics
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical uses justify the complexity?
- How to ensure safety?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may increase maintenance and cost.