# Motorized Roller Skates Acton RocketSkates Power Each Foot for Assisted Pedestrian Transportation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-roller-skates References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/01/07/acton-rocketskates/) & [rocketskates](http://www.rocketskates.com/Gallery/R-Gallery) Methods of assisted pedestrian transportation are gradually increasing as technology progresses. Motorized roller skates were developed by Acton to afford consumers a completely unique means to travel from A to B. The company's experience in [designing scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) -- in conjunction with inspiration from [classic roller skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo) -- influenced the function of these powered-up vehicles that bind directly to your shoes. It would probably take a good amount of practice to keep your balance while wearing a pair of RocketSkates. Keeping good alignment with your feet too may not come naturally to everyone. Once you've become comfortable with the [two-wheeled mechanized boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device), you can reach speeds up to 12 miles per hour. As futuristic as they seem, they were already on the market in time for CES 2015. Check them out! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Assisted Pedestrian Transportation:** The development of motorized roller skates presents innovative methods for assisted pedestrian transportation, enabling individuals to travel faster and more efficiently over short distances. - **Wearable Transportation:** The Acton RocketSkates represent a new trend in wearable transportation, providing a unique and convenient way to get around without needing to lug around extra equipment. - **Electric Mobility:** The rise of electric mobility solutions like motorized roller skates is disrupting traditional transportation industries and providing consumers with more sustainable and innovative alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Mobility:** Companies in the personal mobility industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating motorized roller skates into their product offerings. - **Sports and Recreation:** Sports and recreation companies can leverage the popularity of roller skating and longboarding to create hybrid products that incorporate motorized technologies and enhance the skating experience. - **Urban Transportation:** Players in the urban transportation industry can explore opportunities for providing short-range, alternative transportation options in dense urban areas using innovative products like motorized roller skates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md)