[richlevy]

Originally posted by Pete


I noticed that myself. Those hubcaps are definitely form over function. I also wonder about the color coordination. Bright Yellow/Bright Blue. It's even repeated throughout the room. I wonder how much thought goes into that. And how many times these scientists can be quoted as saying "wouldn't it be cool if .."

Are the surgical masks and rubber gloves necessary?

Not so sure that the wheels are that way just to look cool. If the yellow material is some kind of foam rubber, the 'hubcaps' look like a coiled spring. I'll bet they are designed to allow the foam rubber to be compressed and push-pull back into a round shape.