Hovering board or mostly known as 'Hoverboard' was first introduced to the people around the world through various science and technology experiment and goals in the past. It is even featured in the sci-fi movie "Back to the Future." But that dream has already turned into reality as the hoverboard finally comes to life.
Just a few days ago, Arca Space has finally unveiled the world's first ever hoverboard prototype. According to the company, it is a one step closer move into inventing an actual hoverboard that can fly people to long distances.
The product that is named as "ArcaBoard" is being prodded by its parent company as the closest thing to the hoverboard featured in the "Back to the Future" movies. But unlike that and other previously released devices of the same nature, it doesn't boast a futuristic design or a too good to be true set of features. What the ArcaBoard is composed of what looks like a massive skateboard containing 36 high powered electric duct fans and batteries that can carry a lightweight person for 6 minutes and a heavy one for a good 3 minutes.
In addition to that, the board is said to be able to travel at a top speed of 20 kilometers per hour. But in order to achieve that, the user must first sync his or her smartphone and the board through a Bluetooth-based app that will help the stabilization. Without it, the ArcaBoard will shift base at the center of weight and gravity of the person using it.
The ArcaBoard, unlike any other hoverboard prototypes that were first introduced to the public, can lift the rider up to 12 inches. That is 12 times higher than the Hendo hoverboard, which can only lift the passenger for about an inch. However, the ArcaBoard cannot be used very long. As it's battery will only last for a maximum of 6 minutes and will have to recharge again for another 6 hours.
The device developed by the Arca Space company will roll out in the markets early next year for a price of $20,000.
