Don’t be confused by the title if you only clicked on this article out of sheer intrigue. If you don’t ride a hoverboard and don’t know someone that does, it’s not a science fiction monstrosity. It’s just a colloquial name for a self-balancing scooter, which is something a little bit like a Segway but without the handlebar. A self-balancing scooting, also known affectionately as a hoverboard, does not actually hover, but it does provide riders with a unique and fun experience, as well as a way to get around. It is a type of electric scooter, sometimes also known as a hoverboard, with two wheels that rotate independently of each other to facilitate maneuvering.