Did You See This? Wheel-Less Motorcycle Uses Giant Spheres and Sensors to Balance and Move in Any Direction Like Sci-Fi

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 21/07/2025 at 15:23

Updated on 21/07/2025 at 15:25

James Bruton com sua moto que usa “bolas de pilates” no lugar das rodas | Imagem: Reprodução/Instagram

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Futuristic Motorcycle Created by James Bruton Uses Spheres Instead of Wheels and Balances with Sensors and Precision Motors

The British engineer James Bruton decided to take on an unconventional challenge: to build a motorcycle with spherical wheels.

The idea may sound like something out of science fiction, but he took the project seriously and showed the entire process in a nearly half-hour video published on his YouTube channel.

Motorcycle Without Traditional Wheels

Bruton replaced the regular wheels with two large rigid spheres, the size of Pilates balls. Each sphere is moved by motors connected to small omnidirectional wheels.

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3D Printer and Manual Assembly

To assemble his motorcycle, Bruton manufactured several parts with a 3D printer. The prototype has a seat, headlight, and controls on the handlebars, just like a traditional motorcycle.

During testing, the motorcycle demonstrated it could move and balance, with the rider’s body helping to maintain directional control.

Challenges and Limitations

Despite the promising operation, the project still has flaws. During one of the demonstrations, the spheres escaped from the structure.

“That’s why you can’t ride at high speeds, as the wheels bounce out,” Bruton explained in the video. Another challenge faced was the difficulty of going in a straight line with the vehicle.

Even with these issues, Bruton is satisfied with the experience. His invention may not be ready for the streets, but it has already attracted attention for its creativity and technical execution.

With information from Motoo.

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