The most impressive aspect of [Jack]’s build is the mecanum wheels; the side plates for the wheels were designed by [Jack] himself and machined on his school’s Haas mill.

It may have a geeky name, but the 4WD Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit is actually an excellent way to assure your girlfriend she will have no problem parallel parking in the future.

The wheels have also been improved by dipping the elliptical components to give them a rubbery coating. The robot gets its commands wirelessly from a separate controller unit.