The core technology called Magnetic Field Architecture (MFA™), focuses this field more efficiently.Įarnshaw's theorem states that a collection of point charges cannot be maintained in a stable stationary equilibriumconfiguration solely by the electrostatic interaction of the charges. These eddy currents in turn create an opposing magnetic field in the conductor.
Lenz’s law explains how eddy currents are created when magnets are moved relative to a conductive material. Right now we use commonly available metals in simple sheets, but they were working on new compounds and new configurations to maximize the technology and minimize costs.ĭimensions: 10" x 10" x 5" (25cm x 25cm x 12cm) - Individual Engine Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 2" high (11.5cm x 5cm). These depend on an opposing magnetic field, found on a specialized surface below to provide lift.Ĭurrently, this surface substrate needs to be a non-ferromagnetic conductor. The Hendo design uses disc-shaped magnetic hover engines located on the bottom of the board. Hendo Hoverboard is one of Time magazine's 25 Best Inventions of 2014 The Hendo board is a fun side project that serves as a proof of concept for the MFA system. In 2013, ( launched on Kickstarter) with a developer's kit the next year and showed up in its first public prototype form ,with none other than skateboarding legend Tony Hawks These 3 companies have made functional hoverboards, to varying levels of success.
Other gadgets from the the film did make it though such as : self-lacing Nike Mags, large flat screen T.V’s, google glasses ! But where are all the hoverboards, well …… They might not anywhere near as commonplace as the Back to the Future universe foretold, but that doesn't mean the tech will never reach the streets, or at least a few inches above them How does a hoverboard work ? There are two main ways - either it could sit on a cushion of air, or use Maglev superconductorsīut levitating skateboards are already here. The thought of riding a floating skateboard board has been the dream of Si/Fi and Back to the Future fans since the film was released in 1989. Of course Hoverboards don’t work on water (in the film, but later you will see how one inventor made this happen). Is this something for the Future or can we buy one today ? So what about a real Hover Board that can actually levitate off the ground.