# Orb-Wheeled Motorcycles The Spherical Drive System Bike Reinvents the Wheel By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spherical-drive-system-bike References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/09/11/students-working-on-futuristic-looking-bike-with-spherical-wheels) & [sphericaldrivesystem](http://sphericaldrivesystem.com/) The Spherical Drive System Bike is a project being undertaken by students at the [Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabin-lighting-system) at San Jose State University. The students are currently building a prototype of this outside the box locomotive design. The Spherical Drive System Bike will run on tires shaped like -- you guessed it -- spheres. The wheels are made from carbon fiber and fiberglass, and the [spherical wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle) should make it possible to move in any direction hypothetically. The creators argue that this will make the bike safer, and more fun to drive. The bike will also be [self-balancing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike), so that you don't tip over. I can't help but think of the motorcycle from Batman when looking at this design. If the two are anything alike, this will be one killer motorbike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spherical Drive System:** The innovative spherical drive system introduces a disruptive way of locomotion. - **Self-balancing Technology:** The incorporation of self-balancing technology creates opportunities for safer and more stable rides. - **Multi-directional Movement:** The ability to move in any direction opens up new possibilities for maneuverability and versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore incorporating the spherical drive system into cars and other vehicles. - **Sports and Recreation:** The sports and recreation industry can tap into the self-balancing technology for innovative and safer outdoor equipment and toys. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from the multi-directional movement capabilities for the development of more flexible and efficient modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Futuristic Single-Wheel Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-infinity-bike.md) - [Hubless Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangleshaped-bicycle.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Hybrid Balloon-Tired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-motorbike.md)