# Squared-Shaped Electric Skateboards The AcraMini is a Square Skateboard Inspired by Space Rovers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-skateboard References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/24/12023744/arca-space-electric-skateboard-arcaboard-hoverboard-mini) & [arcaspace](http://www.arcaspace.com/en/arcamini.htm) ArcaMini recently announced the release of a square skateboard made for eco-friendly transport. While the company is largely known for producing rockets and spacecraft, its latest product is geared towards consumers looking for a more fun way to get around town. The AcraMini is an electric skateboard with a [square-shaped deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster). While the device is heavier than the average skateboard, it has the unique ability to power riders along unassisted. Thanks to a built-in electric motor, the skateboard can reach top speeds of just over 12 miles per hour for a distance of about 12 miles. As the company explains, the unique design for the square skateboard was "inspired by aerospace rovers used for planetary exploration." With a growing number of consumers adopting e-bikes and other forms of [eco-friendly transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter), the electric skateboard could be the perfect choice for the modern urban commuter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more electric vehicles and devices that offer sustainable and environmentally friendly commuting options. - **Square-shaped Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional designs and shapes for transportation devices to create unique and attention-grabbing products. - **Inspiration From Aerospace Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine aerospace technology with consumer products to create innovative and futuristic transportation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate square-shaped designs and advanced electric motor technology into the production of electric vehicles. - **Personal Mobility Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop square-shaped electric skateboards and other personal mobility devices inspired by space rovers for urban commuting. - **Aerospace Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transfer aerospace technology and design principles to the development of consumer products, particularly in the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Lightweight Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Highly Portable Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetazs-knight-pro.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Elegantly Extreme E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-escooter.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-electric-skateboard-concept.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md)