The restriction of traditional snowboards to downhill terrain and the popularity of electric skateboards inspired the Glacier Glider, an electric snowboard capable of traversing over snowy flat ground and slight hills. The device is propelled with a tread system attached to adjustable suspension which accommodates different snow densities. Like an electric skateboard, the device is powered by a rechargeable battery and controlled with a handheld remote. A safety shield over the tracks also acts as a sled for downhill snowboarding.

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Creator

• Smith, David
• Franzini, Nicholas
• Thibeault, Erin
• Englander, James

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042822-164756
• 65976

Keyword

• electric
• snowboard
• self-propelled

Advisor

• Stafford, Kenneth A.
• Michalson, William R.

Year

• 2022

Date created

• 2022-04-28

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright