Sono Surfer
Location
United States
Full Invention Name:
Sono Surfer Surf Board
Team Name:
Sonic Boom Bots
Team Number:
5118
Team Description:
The Sonic Boom Bots has nine boys and girls in 4th and 5th grades from different schools around Lynnwood WA. The team has two important things in common, they are members of the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club and they love robotics. This is the second year the team has been together. The team loves to share what they lean in robotics with other kids at the club during club events and assemblies. Along with robotics each member is invovled in many other activities like chess, sports, and immersion, but the kids still finds time to meet twice a week for robotics. During the summer the team helps mentor kids in a two week robotics summer camp along with the Lynnwood Royal H.S. robotic team. The Sonic Boom Bots is also organizing the first robotics compeition for Boys and Girls Club in Snohomish County coming up this March 2013. We have a very unique bond and crazy energy! Go Boom Bots!
Category:
Engaged
Brief Submission Description:
The Sono Surfer is made out of polystyrene and is about 7 ft long. The board comes in different nose, tail and fin designs depending on your needs. The coolest part about the board is you don't have to use paddle power to get the board to move. The board has Segway technology that assists the rider in moving in all directions. Example: Shifting your weight forward tells the board to move forward. Foot gel locks shape to your feet to secure and stabilize riders, and avoids falls. For extra security, the board also has a sonar device located on the fin so it can alert you of dangers to avoid in the water, like logs or rocks. When in danger, the wet suit, that comes with the board, has a emergency button to alert safety officials and a GPS to locate you. The Sono Surfer makes the surfing experience safe, easy and fun. Any senior citizen can kept active and independent in their favorite hobby. It is great for other activities/exercise, like stand-up paddle boarding or water aerobics.
