In our Reality Check segment this week, the futuristic Hoverboard has been in magazines, comic books and movies for decades, but always out of reach for consumers.
But, Lexus says they’ve partnered with what they call “world leading experts” in super conductive technology to create one of the most advanced Hoverboards ever developed.
It’s been the dream of kids and adults alike for decades so why not. And in so doing, Lexus says of the project, “That determination, combined with our passion and expertise for design and innovation, is what led us to take on the Hoverboard project.”
They went on to say, “It’s the perfect example of the amazing things that can be achieved when you combine technology, design and imagination.”
The Lexus Hoverboard is said to use magnetic levitation to achieve true frictionless movement by way of liquid nitrogen cooled superconductors and permanent magnets.
Or course this Hoverboard is a Lexus so its design features the brand’s luxury touches and aesthetics like a spindle grille signature shape and familiar materials like natural bamboo woods.
Testing of the Lexus Hoverboard will be taking place in Barcelona, Spain over the coming weeks and we will hopefully know more soon.
What has already been said however is that like all of them which have come before it, the Lexus Hoverboard is a prototype and will not be for sale. Yes, the man once again is teasing us with what we cannot have.
