Remote Control Systems for E-Skateboards
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Electric skateboard control systems face significant engineering challenges in translating rider intent into precise vehicle response. Current designs must process multiple input streams—from strain gauges measuring board flex at 0.1mm precision to inertial sensors tracking micro-movements at 100Hz sampling rates—while maintaining responsive control in varied riding conditions.
The core challenge lies in balancing intuitive rider control with safety mechanisms while maintaining the natural feel and maneuverability of a traditional skateboard.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including weight-sensing systems that eliminate hand controllers, smart trucks with integrated motion detection, autonomous navigation capabilities, and ergonomic remote control designs. These and other approaches focus on creating reliable, user-friendly control systems that enhance rather than compromise the skateboarding experience.
1. Electric Skateboard with Foot-Activated Pressure Sensor 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.
2. Vehicle Throttle Control System Incorporating Strain Gauge, Inertial, and Wheel Speed Sensors
Daniel James Wood, 2021
Controlling vehicle throttle with a strain gauge system that can be used for a variety of purposes. The control system includes a combination of strain gauge systems to detect rider-induced strain on a truck (wheel/axle assemblies), an inertial sensor to detect accelerations and balance position, and wheel speed sensors.
3. Convertible Electric Board with Detachable Handle and Mode-Switching Mechanism
주식회사 이젠, 김준호, 노승은, 2021
An electric board that can be used as both a skateboard and an electric kickboard. The board has a detachable handle that can be inserted into the deck for kickboarding or removed for skateboarding. The handle has a controller to remotely control the electric wheels. The board has a mechanism to lock and unlock the handle. When the handle is inserted, it switches to kickboard mode. When removed, it switches to skateboard mode. This allows converting between the two modes quickly and easily.
4. Electric Skateboard Control System Using Brain Wave Sensor with Dry Electrodes
TAIYUAN LIJIAN TECH CO LTD, TAIYUAN LIJIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020
Controlling an electric skateboard using brain waves instead of a handheld remote control. A head-mounted brain wave sensor with dry electrodes detects electrical activity in the user's brain. The sensor sends the brain wave data to the skateboard's central controller which interprets the signals to control the skateboard's speed and movement. This allows hands-free operation of the skateboard without needing to hold a separate remote.
5. Electric Skateboard with Convertible Street and All-Terrain Wheel Assembly
Evolve Skateboards Pty Ltd, 2020
Electric skateboard that can be switched quickly and easily between a street setup and an all-terrain setup. The skateboard includes a deck, a front truck and a rear truck attached to the deck, and a pair of wheels 22 or 24 rotatably connected to each truck.
6. Electric Skateboard Control System with Redundant Master-Slave Controller Configuration and Bluetooth Power Redistribution
上海知此电子科技有限公司, SHANGHAI ZECREAT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019
Redundant control method for an electric skateboard to improve safety and reliability when controllers fail or disconnect during operation. The skateboard has a master controller, a slave controller, and four motors connected to front and rear wheels. If the CAN bus connection between the controllers fails, the remaining controller sends error info back to the remote control. The remote then redistributes power and sends it to both controllers via Bluetooth. This allows the working controller to assume full control and keep the skateboard operating safely.
7. Electric Skateboard with Foot-Operated Photoelectric Switch for Integrated Acceleration and Braking Control
SHENZHEN AIDAXING ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN AIDAXING ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019
Electric skateboard that allows foot-operated acceleration and braking instead of using a separate remote control. The skateboard has a pulley attached to the bottom surface. A drive motor rotates the pulley. A controller, power supply, and brake are mounted on the skateboard deck. The skateboard also has a photoelectric switch. The controller connects to and controls the motor, power supply, brake, and switch. Stepping on the switch activates acceleration. Stepping off the switch activates braking. This allows the rider to control the skateboard using foot movements on the deck instead of a separate handheld remote.
8. Electric Skateboard with Weight-Sensing Speed and Acceleration Control System
Daniel James WOOD, 2019
An electric skateboard that uses weight sensing to control speed and acceleration/deceleration without requiring a handheld remote control. The skateboard has strain gauges or other sensors to detect the rider's center of gravity position on the board. When the rider leans forward, the speed increases and when they lean back, it decreases. This allows intuitive control and eliminates the need for a handheld remote.
9. Three-Wheeled Electric Skateboard with Rotating Front Pedal and Independently Controlled Dual Rear Wheel Motors
CHONGQING LINHAO INDUSTRIAL TECH CO LTD, CHONGQING LINHAO INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019
A three-wheeled electric skateboard that combines the maneuverability of a skateboard with the power of an electric scooter. The board has a unique pedal design where the front pedal rotates around a connection point to the rear pedal. This allows turning and navigating obstacles without handlebars. The rear pedal has two driving wheels that can be independently controlled by motors to steer, brake, accelerate, and reverse. The board has a receiver connected to a remote control device for wireless operation.
10. Skateboard with Autonomous Path Planning and Environmental Tracking Sensors
Carla R. Gillett, 2019
A self-controlled skateboard that allows the skateboard to be capable of path planning autonomously and pick its path by environmental tracking and object detection sensors. The skateboard includes an autonomous drive mode and an autonomous control mode selection for an operator not on board, or a rider onboard to control an autonomous skateboard. The selection is determined by determining a drive mode option, based on a variety of sensor data including short-range LIDAR sensors, cameras, GPS, etc. for calculating skateboard speed, compass heading, absolute position, relative position, and other environment sensor data.
11. Handheld Controller with Motion Sensors for Electric Skateboard Control
Evolve Skateboards Pty Ltd, 2019
A controller for an electric skateboard that provides intuitive, ergonomic, and safe control of the skateboard using hand movements. The controller uses motion sensors to detect hand movements and translates them into control inputs for the skateboard. It has a single housing that can be gripped by the hand. The housing contains motion sensors that detect hand movements like tilting and twisting. The motion sensor outputs are processed to determine the desired skateboard control inputs like acceleration, deceleration, and turning. The controller provides a natural and intuitive way to control an electric skateboard without requiring buttons or switches.
12. Powered Skateboard with Inner-Motorized Trucks and Wireless Control System
Carla R. Gillett, 2019
A powered skateboard with inner-motorized trucks that enable wireless control of the skateboard's speed and braking via handheld remote or phone. The skateboard has an elongated deck with compartments to house electronics like batteries, motor controllers, sensors, etc. The trucks have hub motors and sensors to monitor motion. The wireless controls communicate with the truck electronics to adjust motor power, braking, etc.
13. Electric Skateboard with Integrated Hub Motor, Wireless Control, and Enhanced Portability Features
Wuxi Dingyi Creative Technology Co., Ltd, 2019
An electric skateboard that provides a compact and lightweight design with wireless remote control while retaining the traditional skateboard feel. The electric skateboard has a board body, front and rear wheels, a hub motor in the rear wheel, and a battery inside the board. It is wirelessly connected to a remote control for speed and direction control. The board has hand-lifting holes for portability, anti-skid patterns, rubber side protection, and reflective elements for safety.
14. Electric Skateboard with Rear Wheel Hub Motor and Wireless Remote Control System
Wuxi Dingyi Creative Technology Co., Ltd., 2019
Electric skateboard that allows speed control using a wireless remote instead of a handlebar. The skateboard has a hub motor inside the rear wheel, connected to a battery in the board. The motor is wirelessly connected to a remote control. This eliminates the need for a pressure sensor and handlebar groove. The board also has lifting handles and water resistance.
15. Electric Skateboard with Motion and Strain Gauge Sensors for Hands-Free Control
Hui Zheng, Deyi Pi, Bingqiang Zhu, 2018
Electric skateboard that allows hands-free control using motion sensors in the wheels. The skateboard has strain gauge sensors on the suspension trucks to detect weight and angle. The sensors generate signals representing board tilt and rider weight. A control logic processes these signals to determine the skateboard's intended motion, like accelerating or turning. This allows riders to control the skateboard without a separate remote, as the board's motion itself provides input.
16. Electric Skateboard with Dual-Motor Redundant Control System for Continuous Operation
上海知此电子科技有限公司, 2018
Electric skateboard with redundant motor control to prevent disability if one motor fails. The skateboard has two motors per drive wheel, controlled by a master and slave controller. If one motor or controller fails, the other controllers can independently operate the remaining motors to keep the skateboard moving. The controllers communicate with a remote and battery. The battery has a protection board that sends charge level and voltage data to the controllers.
17. Electric Skateboard with Convertible Bogie System and Interchangeable Wheel Assemblies
EVOLVE SKATEBOARDS PTY LTD, 2018
Electric skateboard that can be easily adapted between street and all-terrain configurations by swapping wheels and adjusting the rear bogie. The skateboard has front and rear bogies with rotatable wheels, and at least one driven wheel per bogie. The rear bogie can be switched between street and all-terrain modes by removing the street drive components and installing the all-terrain gear. This allows quick conversion between street and off-road riding without tools. A wireless remote control pairs with the skateboard's controller for operation.
18. Electrically Powered Ride-On Vehicle with Wearable Motion Sensor for Motor Control
KOOFY INNOVATION LIMITED, 2018
An electrically powered ride-on vehicle like a skateboard that is controlled by the rider's body movements. The vehicle has a motorized wheel, a deck, a power source, a wearable remote sensor, and a motor controller. The sensor detects the rider's movement and orientation, then sends that data wirelessly to the motor controller. The controller uses the motion data to intelligently control the motor speed and acceleration.
19. Electric Skateboard with Chassis-Integrated Pivoting Pedal and Angle Sensor for Speed Control
深圳乐行天下科技有限公司, 2018
An electric four-wheel skateboard that allows easier and more intuitive handling compared to traditional handheld remote controls. The skateboard has a pedal that pivots on the chassis. An elastic returning mechanism brings the pedal back to a parallel position. An angle sensor detects the pedal rotation. This allows the rider to naturally accelerate by pushing the pedal forward and decelerate by lifting the pedal. The controller interprets the pedal motion to control the skateboard's speed. This eliminates the need for separate remote controls and provides a more seamless, integrated acceleration/deceleration mechanism.
20. Compact Electric Skateboard with Bluetooth Speed Control, Automatic LED Lighting, and Integrated Battery Management System
刘卉, 2018
Portable, compact electric skateboard with remote control, LED lighting, and battery management. The skateboard has a small size and is easily carried. It uses a remote controller to adjust speed via Bluetooth. LED lights automatically turn on in low light. The battery pack has a power management system to monitor and balance charging.
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An array of creative approaches to remote-controlled skateboard design are demonstrated by the patents examined on this page. These innovations show how skateboard technology might develop further, with features like weight-sensing control systems and autonomous course planning.