# Self-Stabilizing Electric Skateboards This Balancing Electric Skateboard Concept Reaches 40km/h By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-concept References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/naver-labs-balancing-electric-skateboard-with-gyroscope-sensors-offer-super-stable-skateboard/) & [vlnddesign](https://vlnddesign.com/) This balancing electric skateboard concept has been designed by the VLND Design Studio for Naver Labs as a compact, efficient and modern transportation solution for urbanites who are in need of a way to get around on their own terms. The skateboard features an ultra-modern aesthetic, which is further enhanced with a series of advanced technology components inside. This includes [gyroscope sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9) that will control the rider's center of gravity by taking tilt measurements 1,000-times per second to help highlight a distinctly stable riding experience. The balancing electric skateboard concept is easy to use and is capable of achieving a [top speed of 40km/h](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard), which will make it well-suited for quickly speeding through city streets for commuting purposes as an alternative to conventional methods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Balancing Electric Skateboards:** There is an opportunity for companies to disrupt the personal transportation industry by creating balancing electric skateboards with advanced technology components that deliver a stable riding experience. - **Compact Electric Transportation:** There is an opportunity for companies to disrupt the personal transportation industry by developing compact electric modes of transportation that better fit the needs of urbanites. - **Gyroscope Sensor Technology:** There is an opportunity for companies to disrupt various industries by implementing gyroscope sensors to assist riders with stability and control, such as in electric skateboards and personal mobility devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry, especially for urban commuting, could benefit from the development of compact, efficient, and stable electric modes of transportation such as electric skateboards. - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry could benefit from integrating advanced technology components, such as gyroscope sensors, into products like skateboards to create a better riding experience for consumers. - **Personal Mobility Devices:** The personal mobility device industry could benefit from the implementation of technological advancements, such as gyroscope sensors and regenerative braking systems, to create a more efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-electric-skateboard-concept.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Flexible Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-belt.md)