Lexus Slide

[Dryson]

http://www.lexus-int.com/amazinginmotion/slide/

I think the Slide had been discussed before but it is a technology worthy of discussion.

Does anyone at BBS actually know how it's works?

 

[Amaris]

From the website link you posted: "The Lexus hoverboard uses magnetic levitation to achieve amazing frictionless movement. Liquid nitrogen superconductors and permanent magnets combine to allow Lexus to create the impossible."

In short, it uses very strong superconducting magnets. That makes it possible for it to repel against other magnets. Of course, this means that there has to be a magnetic surface underneath it for it to work, and no, the Earth's natural magnetism is not enough to make it work like what you see in Back to the Future.

So while the Lexus Slide looks more like the skateboards from BttF, it works more like the Hendo Hoverboard.

 

[HIjol]

The link would not open for me ; I thought it was a New Dance Craze in the Nexus.

"The Nexsus Lexus Electric Slide"

Now, on topic, it could work along a magnetized slide way and use reverse polarity to brake, I think.

 

[Amaris]

It apparently uses a magnetized rail system underneath the concrete. So you can't just use it anywhere.

 

[HIjol]

It apparently uses a magnetized rail system underneath the concrete. So you can't just use it anywhere.

Kinda sorta what I said in Post #2. Great Minds!...

 

[Squiggy]

It apparently uses a magnetized rail system underneath the concrete. So you can't just use it anywhere.

Seems like cheating.

 

[Dryson]

Similar the MagLev Train that operates on the same principle. It could be useful for transporting small 200# packages on the Lunar or Martian surface.

 

[sojourner]

Why on Mars and the Moon? No matter where you plan to use it you have to build out the surface for it to work over.

 

[HIjol]

Why on Mars and the Moon? No matter where you plan to use it you have to build out the surface for it to work over.

Good point! Think we have a ways to go, first. Settlements, Hamlets, Villages, Towns, Suburbs, Wall E Marts, Cities, then we think about Mass Transit!

 

[PurpleBuddha]

The Hendo hoverboard is much further along using the same concept. Many of you have probably seen the video of it in use, but if not here you go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSheVhmcYLA

 

[HIjol]

Speaking of Lexus:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/lexus-reveals-hoverboard-prototype-2015-06-24