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Foldable Compact Hoverboards

The Urmo Hoverboard Folds Easily to Be Stored in Small Spaces

— October 11, 2018 — Tech
Smart electric personal transportation devices are often quite clunky and difficult to store, but the Urmo hoverboard defies this perception by folding flat in just two seconds. When being ridden the Urmo hoverboard features a range of 12 miles and a top speed of 9mph. This places it in line with other hoverboard offerings, but the true appeal of this product lies in its ability to be stowed and hidden.

According to Felix Ballendat, co-founder of Urmo, "The folding mechanism is the key feature of the Urmo.” The folding ability of the Urmo hoverboard lies in a patent-pending mechanism that functions simply and efficiently. This system relies on metal joints built into the board that also ensure the hoverboard does not need any sort of locking mechanism when the vehicle is unfolded and in use.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Personal Transportation - The development of personal transportation devices that are compact, easily stored, and easily transported presents disruptive innovation opportunities such as increased portability and convenience for users.
2. Folding Mechanisms - The use of patent-pending folding mechanisms has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry by enabling the creation of more compact and easily stowed vehicles.
3. Improved Range and Speed - The production of personal transportation devices with improved range and speed capabilities presents disruptive innovation opportunities such as the ability to make longer commutes or travel faster on short trips.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Transportation - The trend of developing compact and easily stowed personal transportation devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers who can create products that meet the needs of modern consumers.
2. Urban Mobility - The development of personal transportation devices that are easily stowed and transported presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the urban mobility industry, potentially reducing the strain on public transportation systems and alleviating issues related to parking and congestion.
3. Sports and Recreation - The development of innovative personal transportation devices such as the Urmo hoverboard presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the sports and recreation industry, creating new activities and experiences for users.
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