The tech world has been taken by storm after Hideyasu Ito’s homemade hovercraft went viral on social media. Ito showcased his invention at Maker Faire Tokyo, which caught the attention of British YouTuber Tom Scott. To meet Ito and experience his unique hovercraft firsthand, Scott traveled to Tsubame City. Continually improving his design through several iterations, Ito has been running his own “micro hovercraft laboratory” for years. The idea for Ito to invent a hovercraft was sparked by a cheap leaf blower he purchased years ago with no real use in mind. Ito’s hovercraft consists of four fans that fill … Continue reading Hovering on a Dream: The DIY Invention that Took the Tech World by Storm