Smart Control Systems for Electric Skateboards
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Electric skateboard development faces unique engineering challenges around power delivery, rider stability, and safety. Current designs must balance motor power (typically 250W-2000W) and battery capacity (typically 100-400Wh) while maintaining a board weight under 7kg and achieving ranges of 10-25km per charge. These constraints affect everything from component selection to thermal management.
The fundamental challenge lies in creating responsive, intuitive control systems that maintain stability across varying speeds and riding conditions while keeping the overall system lightweight and serviceable.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including self-stabilizing deck designs, load-assisted drive systems, modular power components, and advanced rider detection systems. These and other approaches focus on improving the riding experience while maintaining safety and reliability for everyday use.
1. Electric Skateboard with Rotatable Footrest for Angle-Based Speed Control
LEE JAE HYUN, 2024
Electric skateboard that improves convenience and safety by measuring the angle of the user's foot and controlling the speed based on that angle. The skateboard has a rotatable footrest at the rear end. The skateboard's speed is adjusted by controlling the electric motor based on the rotation angle of the footrest. This allows the user to accelerate/decelerate by rotating their foot on the footrest instead of using a separate remote control.
2. Electric Skateboard with Suspended Battery Compartment and Retractable Lifting Mechanism
ANGMAIWEI ELECTRIC TECH WEIHAI CO LTD, ANGMAIWEI ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
An electric four-wheel skateboard with double protection for the lithium battery pack to improve safety. The battery compartment with the pack is suspended below the pedals, closer to the ground than the vehicle frame. This prevents impact damage to the pack. A retractable lifting mechanism with an induction switch and plate below the pack allows raising it. This protects against puncture or short circuits by separating the pack from ground objects. The pack connects to the motor for power.
3. Electric Skateboard with Weight Distribution Sensors for Gravity-Based Steering and Acceleration Control
SHENGZHOU QIRUI SPORTS GOODS CO LTD, 2024
Electric skateboard that allows steering and acceleration control using gravity instead of a remote. The skateboard has sensors at the front and rear to detect the user's weight distribution. Leaning forward initiates acceleration, while returning to center stops. The sensors transmit signals to a main board that controls the motors.
4. Detachable Strap-Attached Power System for Skateboards with Central Curved Wheel or Powered Hub Wheels
Current Products Company, LLC, 2023
A detachable power system for skateboards that allows easy attachment and removal for versatility between transportation and recreation. The system attaches using straps instead of a fixed mount. It has a central wheel that lifts the front wheels off the ground for turning, or a pair of powered hub wheels. The central wheel is curved for turning. The power comes from a motor and battery housed in the system. This allows using the skateboard without the system for tricks at parks, then attaching it for transportation.
5. Electric Skateboard with Tilting Deck and Orientation Monitoring Sensors
Future Motion, Inc., 2023
A self-stabilizing electric skateboard features a tilting deck, a motorized wheel, and sensors that monitor board orientation to maintain balance. The deck includes concave footpads aligned with the direction of travel, designed to conform to the rider's feet for enhanced stability.
6. Device with Lateral Flanges for Enhanced Foot Stability on One-Wheeled Electric Board
AO23 Ltd., 2023
A device that provides improved foot stability on a one-wheeled electric board for better control, jumping, and carving. It attaches to the front and/or rear edges of the board and has flanges that contact the sides of the rider's feet. This prevents foot slippage and allows leverage to steer, jump, and maneuver the board better than the standard footpads.
7. Full-Wire Controlled Skateboard Chassis System with Integrated In-Wheel Motors and CTC Batteries
NANJING UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS, UNIV NANJING AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS, 2022
A universal full-wire controlled skateboard chassis system for electric vehicles that enables faster development of new vehicle models by integrating power, braking, steering, and thermal management onto the chassis. This provides an independent power system that decouples the upper and lower bodies. The chassis has a skateboard shape with integrated components like in-wheel motors, CTC batteries, steering motors, and braking systems. It uses full-wire distributed control to enable independent steering, braking, and driving of each wheel. This lowers the center of gravity for better performance and reduces development costs by providing a common chassis.
8. Electric Skateboard with Dual-Control Arm Suspension and Multi-Pivot Steering Mechanism
Acton, Inc., 2022
Electric skateboard design with a unique suspension and steering mechanism that allows for better handling and turning compared to traditional skateboards. The electric skateboard has upper and lower control arms that share a single shaft and pivot multiple times to enable more precise and responsive steering. The arms connect to the trucks and wheels, providing a flexible suspension for a smoother ride. The components are housed in an enclosure under the deck with the battery and electronics. It allows for a compact, integrated design with improved performance over conventional skateboards.
9. Front-Drive Transmission Assembly Kit for Dual to Four-Wheel Drive Conversion in Electric Skateboards
JI YUAN, 2022
Upgrading kit to convert a dual-wheel drive electric skateboard into a four-wheel drive skateboard. The kit has a front-drive transmission assembly with motors, wheels, and synchronous belts that can be added to the front of the skateboard. The assembly replaces the original front wheels and connects to the skateboard's electronics. This allows switching between dual and four-wheel drive modes by installing or removing the front drive kit.
10. Electric Skateboard with Foot-Activated Pressure Differential Control System
CHEN LIN, 2022
Electric skateboard with foot-controlled acceleration/deceleration instead of a handheld remote. The skateboard has a middle control system and foot sensors at one end. The foot sensors detect pressure differences between the front and rear ends of the skateboard. This pressure variation is used to accelerate or decelerate the skateboard without the need for a handheld remote. The foot sensors can be buttons, photoelectric sensors, or pressure sensors.
11. Electric Skateboard with Adjustable Motor Positions and Integrated Electronics for Configurable Terrain Adaptation
EVOLVE SKATEBOARDS IP PTY LTD, 2022
Electric skateboard with customizable setup for versatility on different terrains. The skateboard has adjustable motor positions on the rear truck to change the wheelbase and wheel clearance for off-road versus street riding. The motors, electronics, and battery are integrated into the deck for a streamlined design. This allows converting the skateboard between a street setup with shorter wheelbase and clearance, and an all-terrain setup with longer wheelbase and clearance. The user can easily swap the wheels between street and all-terrain types to complete the conversion.
12. Electric Skateboard Management System with Proportional Control and Regenerative Braking
NAT UNIV CHIN YI TECHNOLOGY, NATIONAL CHIN-YI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2021
A management system for electric skateboards that improves safety and efficiency. The system uses proportional controllers to smoothly accelerate and decelerate the skateboard without jolts or jerks. It also has features like regenerative braking, cell balancing, and power saving to optimize battery usage. The controllers use gains that adjust based on speed difference to provide proportional control. The skateboard can transition between normal, power saving, and cutoff modes based on battery level. The cell balancing prevents imbalances during charging. The regenerative braking recovers energy and prevents jerks.
13. Convertible Electric Scooter with Rotating Shaft Mechanism for Skateboard Mode Transition
DALIAN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY, UNIV DALIAN JIAOTONG, 2021
A convertible electric scooter that can transform between an electric skateboard and a handheld scooter. The scooter has a removable handlebar that can be raised and locked in place to convert the scooter into a skateboard. The handlebar attaches to the front of the scooter body via a rotating shaft mechanism. This allows the user to switch between the skateboard and scooter modes by lifting the handlebar up. The scooter also has features like gravity sensing pedals, remote control, and a removable battery for portability.
14. Electric Skateboard with Manual Push Booster Structure and Shock-Absorbing Spring Assemblies
QIANHAI QIANYI SHENZHEN TECH CO LTD, QIANHAI QIANYI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
Electric skateboard with a booster structure that allows it to be pushed manually when the battery runs out, preventing stranding. The skateboard has front and rear wheel assemblies connected by springs. A handrail assembly on the front pulley assembly allows pushing like a scooter. The springs absorb shocks and bumps for a smoother ride. The handrail and springs provide a boost mechanism to push the skateboard manually when the battery is low.
15. One-Wheel Electric Skateboard with Sensor-Based Controller and Foldable Design
KIM HANG RAE, 2021
A one-wheel electric skateboard that enables stable and safe riding on any terrain without the need for the rider to tilt or apply force to the board for propulsion. The board has a controller with sensors to accurately control forward/backward movement, turning, and speed using the controller's up/down/left/right angles instead of tilting the board. This allows comfortable and stable riding without balancing issues. The controller also has modes like cruise and turbo for acceleration and deceleration. The board has a foldable design, wheel cover, and brake pads for added safety. It uses wireless communication with error detection to prevent data loss.
16. Electric Skateboard with Removable Battery, Foldable Handle, Retractable Steering Lever, and Interchangeable Front Wheels
HUAIYIN INST TECHNOLOGY, HUAIYIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2021
Electric skateboard with removable battery, foldable handle, retractable steering lever, and interchangeable front wheels for improved versatility and maneuverability. The skateboard has a front section with a rotating handle, retractable steering lever, gear assembly, and two front wheels. The middle and rear sections are standard skateboard sections. The front section allows the user to rotate the handle for direction changes, retract the steering lever for tighter turns, and swap the front wheels for different terrain. The removable battery enables easier charging and storage.
17. Motorized Rollerboard with Rotatable and Elastically Aligned Roller Assemblies
AARON BENJAMIN ADERS, 2021
A motorized rollerboard for transportation that allows riders to glide laterally like a snowboard or side-sliding rollerboard on flat terrain. The board has a pedestal with facing tracks and elastically aligned roller assemblies between them. At least one roller assembly has a motor. The roller assemblies can rotate in all directions and are urged to align longitudinally. This allows the board to turn and slide laterally like a snowboard even on flat ground. The motor provides propulsion. The board may have a battery, solar cell, slip ring, speed controller, and power source.
18. Electric Skateboard with Multi-Gear Transmission and Independent Wheel Rotation System
ANHUI INST INFORMATION TECH, ANHUI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 2021
Electric skateboard with improved turning performance and reduced safety risks compared to traditional skateboards. The skateboard has a transmission system with multiple gears to allow steering without tilting the deck. A motor, reduction gear, planetary gears, and side gears transfer power to the wheels. The driven wheels rotate independently from the front wheels. This allows turning by selectively braking the inner wheels instead of tilting the board. This provides more controlled steering and reduces the risk of board wobble or falls during turns.
19. Self-Balancing Skateboard with Dual Parallel Wheel Configuration and Elastic Reset Mechanism
深圳乐行天下科技有限公司, SHENZHEN INMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
Self-balancing skateboard with improved balance and maneuverability compared to traditional single-wheel boards. The skateboard has two parallel wheels on each side of the chassis instead of a single center wheel. This provides four contact points with the ground for better stability and allows the rider to control left/right balance separately from forward/backward balance. An elastic reset device keeps the pedals parallel to the chassis when not in use. An angle sensor detects pedal rotation. A controller uses this data to balance the skateboard and enable features like hovering in place and turning without moving forward.
20. Four-Wheel Skateboard with Load-Assisted Drive and Embedded Induction Switch for Motor Activation
Shenzhen Dongboshi Technology Co., LTD., 2021
Four-wheel skateboard with simplified control that uses load-assisted drive to reduce power consumption compared to traditional electric skateboards. The skateboard has a built-in motor in the driving wheel and an embedded induction switch in the pedal to detect wheel rotation. The controller starts the motor when the skateboard is pushed and stops it after a distance. This allows continuous sliding without remote or body sensing controls.
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These developments address important industry concerns, ranging from self-stabilizing designs to energy-efficient drive systems. Electric skateboards provide consumers with a dependable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation that blends modern convenience with state-of-the-art engineering as they continue to develop.