An elevator that actually goes sideways

Why it was recommended

Here's a tour of the system in their test tower by Tom Scott

Referencelathiat · Original2017-08

What it covers

Tom Scott visits ThyssenKrupp's test tower in Rottweil to see the Multi, a rope-free elevator that uses linear motors to move cabins sideways as well as vertically. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Tom Scott

Length

4 min 21 sec

Year

2017

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