# Self-Balancing Skateboards The Onewheel+XR Uses a Single, Large Wheel for a Balanced Ride By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfbalancing-skateboard References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/future-motion-onewheel-xr/52887/) & [onewheel](https://onewheel.com/products/onewheel-xr-platinum-edition) The Onewheel+XR is a futuristic self-balancing skateboard that is designed to move forward the technology that was first showcased in the Onewheel, an innovation shared on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kickscooters) back in 2014. Developed by a start-up by the name of [Future Motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt), the new Onewheel+XR is strikingly different from conventional skateboards in that it features one large wheel located in the middle of the board's platform. This self-balancing skateboard boasts an electric range of up to 29 kilometers thanks to the inclusion of ultra-efficient lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide battery cells. The skateboard also features other bells and whistles such as a companion smartphone app that lets riders record and share their rides. Available for pre-order for a price of $1,799, the Onewheel+XR is positioning itself as a high-end electric skateboard that offers a different sensation in personal transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-balancing Skateboards:** The development of self-balancing skateboards with innovative features and extended battery range provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in personal transportation. - **Electric Skateboards:** The rise of electric skateboards and their integration with mobile apps present opportunities for disruption in the personal transportation industry. - **Smartphone-connected Skateboards:** The introduction of smartphone apps that allow riders to monitor and share their rides with others creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Transportation:** Self-balancing and electric skateboards are disrupting the personal transportation industry, creating opportunities for new market entrants and established players. - **Consumer Electronics:** Smartphone integration with electric skateboards creates opportunities for disruption in the consumer electronics industry. - **Sports and Recreation:** Self-balancing electric skateboards with extended battery range are disrupting the sports and recreation industry, presenting new product development opportunities for industry players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Single-Wheeled Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Performance Electric Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt-sseries.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Flexible Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-belt.md)