The Spoke Machine

Friday, December 10th, 2010 at 12:47:07 AM · Photo Archive/2010/iphone_photos

A large industrial machine with rotors, coils, and spirals sits in a room in Los Angeles, California. The imposing wheel-like structure dominates the space, dwarfing nearby chairs and furniture. Is it a motor, a bulldozer, or a generator? Only those familiar with its intricate workings know for sure.