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The current record seems to be 1,536 wheels. Mammoet, the heavy-lift company, ganged together enough self-propelled modular transporters [1] to move a ship on land.[2] Each unit has 8 independently powered and steered axle lines, for 16 wheels. As many modules as necessary can be bolted together to make a huge moving platform. They're all networked, and coordinate steering and power.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL3YvOe0ZgE

[2] https://www.facebook.com/Mammoetglobal/videos/spmt-world-rec...

parent Animats 2 years ago

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