# Real-Life Hoverboards Nils Guadagnin Creates 'Back to the Future' Working Hoverboard By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-working-hoverboard References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5549271/a-real-working-hoverboard-exists) & [whiteoffice.blogspot](http://www.whiteoffice.blogspot.com/) The 'Back to the Future' working hoverboard is exciting 80s film fans everywhere, I would think. The [working hoverboard floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot) just like the one in the film except, well, don't stand on it. Artist Nils Guadagnin recreated the [iconic hoverboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn) as a perfect replica except with the fantastic addition of [magnets and a laser stabilization system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-hotaru). Watch as Guadagnin pushes down on the board and it reacts by bouncing. The 'Back to the Future' working hoverboard is just so cool! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Magnetic Levitation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new uses for magnetic levitation technology in transportation and manufacturing. - **Replica Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create replica technology for other beloved films and TV shows to tap into nostalgic consumer demand. - **Stabilization Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply laser stabilization systems to enhance stability and safety in various industries such as sports equipment and robotics. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of magnetic levitation technology for developing futuristic modes of transportation, such as hovercars and high-speed trains. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create replica technology products inspired by popular movies and TV shows to engage fans and capitalize on their nostalgia. - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate laser stabilization systems into sports equipment, such as skateboards and bicycles, for improved performance and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunk-car.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Floating Decorative Desk Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck.md) - [Luxury Hoverboard NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverboard-nfts.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Magnetic Hovering Pen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen-traverse.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md)