Our Project

Hoverboards

The idea of some kind of levitation hover board was unheard of until the movie: Back To The Future was filmed in the 1980’s. Throughout the series, Marty McFly traveled around town on his hover board, which looked very similar to a skate board, but with no wheels. Since then, scientists, engineers, handymen, and others have attempted to create an actual performing model, but few have truly succeeded.

The objective of the project is to create an air powered hoverboard that can be used for recreation or short-range transportation. For this, modification of the simpler/homemade prototypes and incorporation of innovative ideas are going to be used so that the design can be safe, enjoyable, and functional.

The overall engineering design will consist mainly in a wireless blower, as well as an efficient rechargeable battery or something similar that can power it. An operating system that replicates these components in a more efficient way can be built. The team will conduct tests and trials to decide which alternative is better to achieve the operating system objective. Additionally, a steering system needs to be generated, tested, and applied. The whole design will be aesthetically appealing and follow an ergonomic design.