A method, system and apparatus for carrying a user including a board for supporting the user, a plurality of ground-contacting members coupled with the board, a motorized drive assembly coupled with the ground-contacting members and one or more sensors coupled with the drive assembly. In operation, the drive assembly adjusts the velocity of the ground-contacting member based on one or more distances of the board from a surface below the board as detected by the sensors.

A method, system and apparatus for carrying a user including a board for supporting the user, a plurality of ground-contacting members coupled with the board, a motorized drive assembly coupled with the ground-contacting members and one or more sensors coupled with the drive assembly. In operation, the drive assembly adjusts the velocity of the ground-contacting member based on one or more distances of the board from a surface below the board as detected by the sensors.

An electric skateboard with a hinge mechanism includes a first load plate, a second load plate, a hinge mechanism and an electric wire. A first wheel set is installed in the first load plate, and the first load plate includes a first accommodating space. A second wheel set is installed in the second load plate, and the second load plate includes a second accommodating space. A hinge mechanism includes a bridge base and two shaft sleeves pivotally connected at two sides of the bridge base. The bridge base and the two shaft sleeves together form a wiring slot. The two shaft sleeves are fixed to the first load plate and the second load plate respectively, so that the first load plate and the second load plate are foldable toward each other. The electric wire is inserted through the wiring slot.

An electric skateboard with a hinge mechanism includes a first load plate, a second load plate, a hinge mechanism and an electric wire. A first wheel set is installed in the first load plate, and the first load plate includes a first accommodating space. A second wheel set is installed in the second load plate, and the second load plate includes a second accommodating space. A hinge mechanism includes a bridge base and two shaft sleeves pivotally connected at two sides of the bridge base. The bridge base and the two shaft sleeves together form a wiring slot. The two shaft sleeves are fixed to the first load plate and the second load plate respectively, so that the first load plate and the second load plate are foldable toward each other. The electric wire is inserted through the wiring slot.

Method and apparatus directed to cushioned concave pads, cushioned traction pads, and/or grip tape for self-balancing vehicles. The method and apparatus includes front cushioned pads and/or front cushioned traction pads having top surfaces and bottom surfaces; attaching the bottom surfaces of the front cushioned pads and/or the front cushioned traction pads to a first deck portion disposed at a first end of a frame; selecting rear cushioned pads and/or rear cushioned traction pads having top and bottom surfaces. The top surfaces of the rear cushioned pads and/or rear cushioned traction pads can have a rear kicktail extending integrally upwardly and rearwardly. The method and apparatus further include attaching the bottom surfaces of the rear cushioned pads and/or the rear cushioned traction pads to a second deck portion disposed at a second end of the frame.

An electric vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may drive the wheel assembly in response to board orientation and rider presence information. A rider detection mechanism may include one or more strain gauges, and may be configured to detect rider presence and rider weight information. A responsiveness of the motor may be automatically adjusted based on the rider weight information.

An electric vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may drive the wheel assembly in response to board orientation and rider presence information. A rider detection mechanism may include one or more strain gauges, and may be configured to detect rider presence and rider weight information. A responsiveness of the motor may be automatically adjusted based on the rider weight information.

The invention discloses a ratchet-driven self-propelled scooter, comprising a scooter body and a transmission mechanism set on the scooter body; the invention provides a manpower self-propelled scooter with simple structure, light weight and low cost; step on a driving pedal to put a driving clamp in motion, thereby a pressing arm wheel drives a ratchet arm, then a ratchet pawl leads an axle to drive the rear traveling wheels to rotate, so that the scooter body moves; after releasing the driving pedal, the driving pedal is reset through a torsion spring, likewise repeatedly stepping to increase the driving force for the scooter body; the device possesses a complete scheme, simple structure, convenient operation, low cost, which is worthy of widespread promotion.

A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle is provided. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle may include a vehicle body and two wheels mounted on the vehicle body. The two wheels may rotate around the vehicle body in a radial direction. The vehicle body may include a support frame, two pedal devices mounted on the support frame, a controller, and a driving device configured to drive the two wheels. The support frame may be an integral structure rotatably connected to the two pedal devices. The two pedal devices each may include a pedal foot board and a first position sensor. The first position sensor may be mounted between the pedal foot board and the support frame, and configured to detect stress information of the pedal device. The controller may be configured to control the driving device to drive the two wheels to move or turn based on the stress information of the pedal devices.

A human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle is provided. The human-machine interaction somatosensory vehicle may include a vehicle body and two wheels mounted on the vehicle body. The two wheels may rotate around the vehicle body in a radial direction. The vehicle body may include a support frame, two pedal devices mounted on the support frame, a controller, and a driving device configured to drive the two wheels. The support frame may be an integral structure rotatably connected to the two pedal devices. The two pedal devices each may include a pedal foot board and a first position sensor. The first position sensor may be mounted between the pedal foot board and the support frame, and configured to detect stress information of the pedal device. The controller may be configured to control the driving device to drive the two wheels to move or turn based on the stress information of the pedal devices.