Is iSlide going places?

Juniper Foo | May 27, 2008

Apple hasn't done us any favors with its popular use of "i" to prefix its model names. Now here's another one for the bandwagon, the iSlide. This doesn't come a hair close to Marty McFly's supercool Hoverboard which we've been patiently waiting to make the leap from reel to real. Still, designer Ofir Tal's concept skateboard is an interesting spin on the skateboard and Segway, as an onboard gyroscope lets the iSlide mimic similar moves to accelerate (leaning forward) and slow down (leaning backward).

The result is a bit of a balancing act, particularly since this zips up to 15kmh on one wheel, with help from the hydrogen fuel cell-powered motor. Built-in lights make this user-friendly for night use, in addition to a rear handle for lugging onto buses and trains. It's been eight months since Tal dreamed this up in college. Now all this needs is a commercial taker to get it on the road.

Via Gizmag

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