One excellent example of an invention that has remained largely unchanged since its inception is the wheel. The basic concept of the wheel, which dates back to around 3500 BC, was revolutionary for its time and fundamentally transformed transportation and machinery. While materials and construction techniques have evolved over the centuries, the essential design—circular, able to turn freely around an axle—has stayed the same. Its simplicity and effectiveness made it a “slam dunk” invention that paved the way for countless advancements in engineering and technology.
One excellent example of an invention that has remained largely unchanged since its inception is the wheel. The basic concept of the wheel, which dates back to around 3500 BC, was revolutionary for its time and fundamentally transformed transportation and machinery. While materials and construction techniques have evolved over the centuries, the essential design—circular, able to turn freely around an axle—has stayed the same. Its simplicity and effectiveness made it a “slam dunk” invention that paved the way for countless advancements in engineering and technology.