Sci-fi 'hoverboard' becomes reality Ever since Marty McFly rode on one in 'Back to the Future Part II', fans have dreamed of having their own levitating skateboard, or 'hoverboard'. That wish has now been granted, as engineers in Northern California have made the futuristic device a reality. The Hendo Hoverboard levitates on conductive surfaces, with the company raising money to get it to market on the 'Kickstarter' crowdfunding website. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.