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By looking at the animation, it appears the contact patch with the ground isn't changing. Just the same as a normal wheel then. What's changing is the internal
by kylegordon 8y ago
By looking at the animation, it appears the contact patch with the ground isn't changing. Just the same as a normal wheel then.
What's changing is the internal structure and suspension.
- slavik81 8y agoThe bending itself involves internal friction. If it didn't, you'd oscillate forever after hitting a bump. I'm not an expert on this stuff, but I would be surprised if it were as efficient as a normal wheel when on flat ground. The vibration study page states they will publish numbers on the rolling efficiency of the wheel 'soon'.