{"schema":"https://ver.cy/schemas/card/1.0.0","id":"vr.tr.electric-skateboard","code":"thing-q3962461","url":"https://ver.cy/models/thing/q3962461/","name":"electric skateboard","alternateNames":[],"kind":"thing","status":"published","version":"0.1.0-research.1","language":"en","classifiers":{"family":"Thing Registry","category":"Physical world and living systems","entryKind":"thing","plane":"PHY","domain":["PHY.OBJ"],"industry":[],"navPath":"","tags":[],"facets":{}},"whatItIs":"An electric skateboard is a rider-carrying wheeled board propelled by one or more electric motors, usually powered by a rechargeable battery and controlled through a handheld remote, with steering normally achieved by shifting body weight.","purpose":"Enable an agent to recognise an electric skateboard, assess its riding and charging state, and determine appropriate use, inspection, maintenance or withdrawal from service.","scope":{"in":["Deck, trucks, wheels and their integration with electric propulsion","Battery, enclosure, charging interface and energy management","Rider commands, motor control, braking and operating states","Riding envelope, handling constraints and environmental exposure","Inspection, maintenance, modifications and evidence of conformity"],"out":["Unpowered skateboards except as the parent kind and a comparison","Self-balancing boards, electric unicycles and handlebar-equipped scooters","Standalone batteries, chargers, motors and radio controllers beyond their compatibility with the board","Rider competence, protective equipment and injury treatment as independent models","Road networks, traffic law and transport services beyond constraints linked to a proposed use"],"boundaries":[]},"distinguishingFeatures":["Has a skateboard-style standing deck supported by wheels, with an onboard electric drive capable of propelling the rider.","Normally uses rider weight shift and truck articulation for steering rather than a handlebar-controlled steering assembly.","Does not require active pitch balancing to remain upright on its wheels, distinguishing it from self-balancing personal transporters.","Adds powered acceleration, energy storage and a motor-control interface to the unpowered skateboard; a handheld remote is a possible interface rather than a mandatory identifying feature.","Includes street and off-road configurations when they retain skateboard architecture; wheel size or foot retention alone does not establish a separate kind."],"structure":{"bundles":[{"id":"skateboard-architecture","name":"Skateboard architecture","description":"Identifies the board through its rider platform, steering arrangement and added electric propulsion.","layers":[{"id":"rider-platform-and-steering","name":"Rider platform and steering","description":"Establishes the deck, wheel support and steering architecture.","findings":[{"id":"skateboard-kind-boundary","name":"Skateboard kind boundary","description":"Record the physical evidence that this is an electrically propelled skateboard, including any unusual steering or rider-retention arrangement.","questions":[{"text":"Does the device combine a standing skateboard deck, wheel-supported stability and onboard electric propulsion?","id":"skateboard-kind-boundary-q01","kind":"definition"},{"text":"Does its steering or balancing mechanism instead place it within a scooter or self-balancing vehicle model?","id":"skateboard-kind-boundary-q02","kind":"boundary"}]}]},{"id":"propulsion-integration","name":"Propulsion integration","description":"Connects the motor arrangement to the wheels, deck and serviceable drive components.","findings":[{"id":"wheel-drive-path","name":"Wheel drive path","description":"Record how motor torque reaches each driven wheel and how that arrangement affects clearance, rolling resistance and maintenance.","questions":[{"text":"Which wheels are driven, and is torque transmitted through hubs, belts, gears or another documented mechanism?","id":"wheel-drive-path-q01","kind":"definition"},{"text":"Which drive parts require inspection or adjustment, and what procedure establishes acceptable wear or tension?","id":"wheel-drive-path-q02","kind":"action"}]}]}]},{"id":"battery-and-charging","name":"Battery and charging","description":"Describes stored energy, battery condition and the board-specific charging arrangement.","layers":[{"id":"pack-condition-and-protection","name":"Pack condition and protection","description":"Captures battery identity, observable condition and reported protective states.","findings":[{"id":"usable-energy-and-pack-health","name":"Usable energy and pack health","description":"Distinguish the pack's declared capacity from current charge, degradation and evidence of damage.","questions":[{"text":"What chemistry, voltage and energy capacity are documented for the installed pack, and does its identity match the board configuration?","id":"usable-energy-and-pack-health-q01","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"What charge, temperature, imbalance or fault information is available, and when was it observed?","id":"usable-energy-and-pack-health-q02","kind":"measurement"},{"text":"Which damage signs or protection events require the board to be removed from riding or charging service?","id":"usable-energy-and-pack-health-q03","kind":"action"}]}]},{"id":"charging-interface-and-storage","name":"Charging interface and storage","description":"Connects the installed pack and charge port to approved charging and storage conditions.","findings":[{"id":"compatible-charging-process","name":"Compatible charging process","description":"Record charger compatibility beyond connector fit, together with port condition and documented charging limits.","questions":[{"text":"What evidence establishes compatibility of charger output, connector polarity, charging protocol and the installed battery?","id":"compatible-charging-process-q01","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"What inspection, temperature, moisture and storage conditions must be satisfied before charging or prolonged storage?","id":"compatible-charging-process-q02","kind":"action"}]}]}]},{"id":"rider-control-and-braking","name":"Rider control and braking","description":"Models the path from rider input to wheel torque and the transitions that can interrupt control.","layers":[{"id":"command-and-arming","name":"Command and arming","description":"Identifies control interfaces, readiness checks and unintended-motion protections.","findings":[{"id":"valid-rider-command","name":"Valid rider command","description":"Record how the board accepts rider input, becomes armed and responds when the control interface becomes unavailable.","questions":[{"text":"How are the rider interface and board paired, armed and checked for neutral input before propulsion is enabled?","id":"valid-rider-command-q01","kind":"action"},{"text":"What documented behaviour follows remote battery depletion, communication loss, input faults or controller restart?","id":"valid-rider-command-q02","kind":"definition"}]}]},{"id":"deceleration-and-fault-transitions","name":"Deceleration and fault transitions","description":"Separates normal braking from energy-limited or fault-dependent behaviour.","findings":[{"id":"braking-availability","name":"Braking availability","description":"Record each braking mechanism and its documented availability across battery, thermal, power and communication states.","questions":[{"text":"Which braking mechanisms remain available at full charge, low charge, thermal limitation, communication loss and electrical power loss?","id":"braking-availability-q01","kind":"definition"},{"text":"What stopping-performance evidence exists for specified rider load, speed, slope and surface conditions?","id":"braking-availability-q02","kind":"measurement"},{"text":"Which pre-ride checks or restrictions follow when braking behaviour is undocumented or a braking fault is reported?","id":"braking-availability-q03","kind":"action"}]}]}]},{"id":"riding-envelope-and-handling","name":"Riding envelope and handling","description":"Relates rider load, board setup, terrain and exposure to controllability and operating limits.","layers":[{"id":"load-and-directional-stability","name":"Load and directional stability","description":"Captures load limits and the condition of components governing steering and wheel contact.","findings":[{"id":"rider-and-running-gear-fit","name":"Rider and running gear fit","description":"Record rider load, deck integrity, truck setup and wheel condition as prerequisites for evaluating handling.","questions":[{"text":"What rider-plus-cargo load is permitted, and which deck, truck and wheel configuration does that limit cover?","id":"rider-and-running-gear-fit-q01","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Do deck damage, steering play, wheel wear, tyre pressure where applicable or wheel-to-deck interference require correction before riding?","id":"rider-and-running-gear-fit-q02","kind":"action"}]}]},{"id":"terrain-and-environment","name":"Terrain and environment","description":"Connects proposed travel conditions to clearance, traction, ingress protection and performance evidence.","findings":[{"id":"route-condition-suitability","name":"Route condition suitability","description":"Evaluate the proposed surface, slope, obstacles and exposure against documented limits for the board's configuration.","questions":[{"text":"What evidence supports use on the proposed surface and grade, including descent braking and obstacle clearance?","id":"route-condition-suitability-q01","kind":"boundary"},{"text":"What moisture, dust and temperature limits are documented, and do they cover the complete board or only named components?","id":"route-condition-suitability-q02","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Under what rider load, speed, terrain and temperature were stated range and climbing performance obtained?","id":"route-condition-suitability-q03","kind":"measurement"}]}]}]},{"id":"service-and-configuration-evidence","name":"Service and configuration evidence","description":"Maintains the connection between physical condition, installed configuration and evidence supporting continued use.","layers":[{"id":"inspection-and-repair","name":"Inspection and repair","description":"Organises checks around skateboard-specific wear and electric-drive damage.","findings":[{"id":"defect-to-service-action","name":"Defect to service action","description":"Link defects in the deck, trucks, wheels, drivetrain, battery mounting and wiring to documented corrective actions.","questions":[{"text":"What inspection is required after a collision, enclosure strike, water exposure, abnormal vibration or unexpected power interruption?","id":"defect-to-service-action-q01","kind":"action"},{"text":"Which wear limits, fastener specifications and replacement-part compatibility rules govern return to service?","id":"defect-to-service-action-q02","kind":"provenance"}]}]},{"id":"configuration-and-applicability","name":"Configuration and applicability","description":"Tracks the precise design and modifications to which instructions, conformity evidence and use permissions apply.","findings":[{"id":"evidence-matches-installed-board","name":"Evidence matches installed board","description":"Separate verified configuration-specific evidence from marketing claims, component-only certification and unresolved applicability.","questions":[{"text":"Which manuals, recalls and conformity records apply to the exact hardware, battery, charger and firmware configuration?","id":"evidence-matches-installed-board-q01","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Which standards, issuing bodies, editions and certification marks are evidenced, and does each claim cover the complete board or a component?","id":"evidence-matches-installed-board-q02","kind":"provenance"},{"text":"Do modifications or the proposed jurisdiction and riding location require a fresh applicability assessment before use?","id":"evidence-matches-installed-board-q03","kind":"boundary"}]}]}]},{"id":"evidence-and-external-alignment","name":"Evidence and external alignment","description":"What the world already says about this thing, gathered so the model can be checked against it.","layers":[{"id":"reported-evidence","name":"Reported evidence","description":"Findings from the breadth pass, kept separate from the structural claims.","findings":[{"id":"evidence-confidence-notes","name":"Check these first","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these check these first hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-confidence-notes-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-kinds","name":"Kinds and varieties","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-kinds-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-identifiers","name":"Identifiers and schemes","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these identifiers and schemes hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-identifiers-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-standards-and-regulation","name":"Standards and regulation","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these standards and regulation hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-standards-and-regulation-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-real-world-use","name":"Real-world use","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-real-world-use-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-measurements","name":"Typical measurements","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these typical measurements hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-measurements-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-failure-modes-and-hazards","name":"Failure modes and hazards","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-failure-modes-and-hazards-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-regional-variation","name":"Regional variation","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-regional-variation-q01","kind":"provenance"}]},{"id":"evidence-neighbours","name":"Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart","description":"Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.","questions":[{"text":"Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of electric skateboard this model covers, and on what evidence?","id":"evidence-neighbours-q01","kind":"provenance"}]}]}]}]},"agentConduct":{"may":["Monitor battery health, firmware and faults for the rider who authorised it.","Remind riders of protective equipment and local rules on where boards may be ridden."],"mustNot":["Encourage riding where boards are banned, such as public roads or pavements where prohibited.","Disable speed limits, battery protections or brakes.","Charge a damaged or swollen battery or leave charging unattended in escape routes.","Share riders' location data without consent."],"requiresHuman":["Any decision about a child riding one."]},"ethics":{"considerations":["Riders, children above all, can be badly hurt; pedestrians share the risk."],"affectedParties":["Riders","Pedestrians","Households where boards are charged"]},"owners":{"steward":"The rider or owner; local authorities set rules for use in public spaces.","roles":[],"masterSystems":[]},"relations":[{"target":"Q109851969","type":"parent","note":"registry parent class"}],"interaction":{"identity":{"applicability":"required","items":["Vercy registry: vr.tr.electric-skateboard","Wikidata: Q3962461 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3962461)"]},"properties":{"applicability":"required","items":["Board configuration: street, off-road, mixed-use, other documented configuration","Drive architecture: hub motor, belt drive, gear drive, direct drive, other; driven wheel count","Board mass and geometry: mass in kg; deck dimensions, wheelbase and ground clearance in mm","Rider load limit: kg, with manufacturer source and operating conditions","Wheel and truck configuration: wheel material, solid or pneumatic construction, truck type and adjustment specification","Battery specification: nominal voltage in V, energy in Wh and maximum charging voltage in V; chemistry recorded separately","Energy and thermal state: reported charge in %, measured temperatures in °C where available, warnings and measurement time","Command interface: handheld remote, deck or foot input, other documented interface; pairing and arming method","Braking capabilities: documented motor braking, regenerative braking, independent friction brake or other mechanism","Declared and observed riding performance: speed in km/h, range in km, grade in %, stopping distance in m; each with load, surface and energy conditions","Serviceability state: unassessed, serviceable within documented limits, restricted, inspection required, withdrawn","Applicable configuration evidence: links to exact model, hardware revision, firmware, manual, conformity evidence and modification history"]},"recognition":{"applicability":"required","items":["A skateboard deck with a battery pack underneath and a motor in or beside the rear wheels.","A handheld wireless remote for speed and braking."]},"capabilities":{"applicability":"required","items":["Identify the board architecture and distinguish it from neighbouring personal transport kinds.","Assess whether a proposed rider, surface, slope and environment fit documented operating limits.","Determine whether the board can be armed, ridden, charged or stored in its observed state.","Check controller pairing, command response and braking readiness using documented procedures.","Plan inspection or replacement of wheels, trucks, drive components and electrical interfaces.","Restrict use and route the board for service when damage, incompatible modifications or unresolved faults undermine safe operation."]},"hazards":{"applicability":"required","items":["Falls and collisions at speed, often with head injuries.","Lithium battery fires during charging.","Sudden loss of power or braking if the remote link fails."]},"interfaces":{"applicability":"required","items":["UL 2272, Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices, UL Standards and Engagement."]},"context":{"applicability":"required","items":["An electric skateboard is used for short personal journeys and recreational riding on surfaces suited to its wheels and ground clearance.","It may be encountered on private grounds and on public routes where local rules permit its use.","Storage, charging and maintenance areas are also contexts where an agent may need to assess its condition and readiness for use."]}},"sources":[{"title":"Wikidata item Q3962461: electric skateboard","url":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3962461","note":"identity and sense of the item"},{"title":"Wikipedia: Electric skateboard","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_skateboard","note":"general description of the item"}],"openQuestions":["Does an existing Vercy world model already cover electric skateboards, and which skateboard parent model should supply shared characteristics?","Which standards and certification schemes explicitly cover complete electric skateboards in the intended markets, as distinct from batteries, chargers or other personal transporters?","How do representative control systems behave at full battery charge, during battery-protection cutoff and after remote signal loss, particularly with respect to braking?","What sourced ranges of load capacity, wheel dimensions, speed, range and grade capability meaningfully distinguish street and off-road configurations?","Which observable defects and validated inspection procedures justify restricting use or returning a repaired or modified board to service?"],"resources":{"spec":"/models/things/publications/thing-q3962461/spec.json"},"provenance":{"origin":"thing registry research (pass 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