A decade ago French architect Pascal Rambaud debuted his Swincar invention.

A radical take on an off-road vehicle, each of its skinny wheels is independently mounted on a pendulum-like arm, powered by its own electric motor, and can steer independently of what the other wheels are doing. The arrangement allows the vehicle to perform incredible axle-crossing feats of agility:

Ten years on, Swincar is now a going concern that offers a single-seater, a two-seater, and an adaptive version for wheelchair users.

Produced in France, the models are marketed for both leisure and labor: Outdoor adventurers for the former, and agricultural and forestry work for the latter. The vehicle is particularly well-suited for vineyards, hilly farm properties and pastures located amidst rough terrain.

The adaptive model features all hand-operated controls, and the articulated legs are designed to swing out of the way during ingress and egress, allowing wheelchair users to transfer in and out of the vehicle. They can then travel places they'd never dream of going in an off-road wheelchair.

Today Swincars are sold in Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and America. Prices run about $16,000 to $24,000.