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Leisurely Levitation

The future fast approaches with floating transportation and toys

Implications - What was considered to be possible by the year 2015 by those in the 60s or 50s is finally coming true with leisurely levitation pieces that take toys and transportation literally off the ground. Speaking to a growing desire for more novelty and new uses of existing technology, these flying toys turn consumers toward the future.
Trend Themes
1. Gravity-defying Vehicles - Leveraging technological advancements to create functional vehicles that defy the laws of gravity opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries focused on transportation and logistics.
2. Ultrasonic Levitation - Expanding on the possibilities of levitation using sound waves and ultrasonic levitation technology can lead to breakthroughs in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and even space exploration.
3. Magnetic Levitation - Developing magnetic levitation platforms for transportation ranging from vehicles to trains can lead to advanced transportation systems that are faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Continued exploration and investment into gravitational and magnetic levitation vehicles has the potential to disrupt transportation industry norms.
2. Manufacturing - Ultrasonic levitation technology can alter the way we manufacture goods and provide solutions for challenges such as creating medicines without causing contamination.
3. Sports and Recreation - Innovation in levitation technology is also opening up opportunities in the sports and recreation industries, providing individuals and hobbyists with new, exciting activities.
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Featured Examples

Anti-Gravity Bikes
Anti-Gravity Bikes
Aero-X Hoverbike Lets You Ride Above Any Landscape
The Aero-X Hoverbike is far exceeding Back to The Future’s prediction of the hover board. This flying device combines characteristics of the board, a helicopter, a plane and an automobile,... MORE
Budget-Efficient Foam Gliders
Budget-Efficient Foam Gliders
This Glider Design by Alexander Shevchenko Costs Less to Repair
Ukrainian designer Alexander Shevchenko’s Delta glider design keeps the frugal in mind. Mostly made of laminated foam, this sailplane costs significantly less to fix or replace compared to others... MORE
Levitating Quantum Race Cars
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The QMR Offers a Futuristic Vehicle That Hovers Around the Race Track
The QMR is a quantum race car that operates using levitation to move, rather than tires that spin on the ground. The shift in gravity allows the vehicle to travel much faster and at greater... MORE
Gravity-Defying Real Hoverboards
Gravity-Defying Real Hoverboards
The Real Hoverboard By HUVr Brings Us Back to the Future
If you’ve always wanted to get around by hovering above the pavement, HUVr’s hoverboard can now fulfill your dreams. The real hoverboard concept seems too good to be true. The hoverboard is a... MORE
Commuter Maglev Cars
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The M.U.C. Vehicle Would Streamline City Driving for Efficient and Eco Aims
Innovation in the automotive industry seems to be forking in two directions: towards incredibly compact conveyances and big inclusive public transit solutions. This maglev car concept is consistent... MORE
play_circle_filledGravity-Defying Toys
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This Ultrasonic Levitation Machine Can Levitate Objects in Air
American inventor and innovator Richard Haberkern has invented an incredible ultrasonic levitation machine that harnesses the power of sound waves to levitate small objects. The device essentially... MORE

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