Onewheel - electric self-leveling skateboard

Future Motion, a California-based company, has unveiled its Onewheel self-balancing skateboard at the upcoming CES 2014 technology show in Las Vegas.

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Taking the idea of a floating skateboard, often seen in fiction films, Onewheel looks fancy with a big cake set in the middle. "The accelerometer sensor and gyroscope sensor, plus motor and battery technology, are designed for larger electric vehicles, all combined in a new way," said founder Future Motion. - Kyle Doerksen describes Onewheel. However, the technology is driven by an algorithm that according to Future Motion has been developed over the years.

Doerkson said the unusual design of the Onewheel made the user familiar with the subject, and from there will arise unique control techniques.

Future Motion has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to produce at least 100 units. For individuals who donate $ 1299, Future Motion will donate 20 First Onewheels and the next will be for those who donate more.

And to try it out before deciding to buy, Future Motion brought Onewheel to CES 2014. Here are the official specifications for Onewheel:

Pin: 48 V Lithium Nano-Phosphate (LiFePO4)

Controller: automatic balancing, driver control system 6 DOF MEMS IMU and BLDC customization

Motor: 500W, direct drive

Speed: 20km / h

Dimensions: 760 x230x290mm

Operating distance: 6 to 9km depending on the terrain and type of control

Charge time: 20 minutes fast charging and 120 minutes standard charging

Weight: 11kg