Sometime in the near future, will we all own one of these as personal transportable devices? If you’re attracted to the scene in that pretty picture, maybe we will be having such a future, eh? Carter Aviation technologies, which has been trying for 15 years to win acceptance for its radical gyrocopter/aeroplane technology seems to have finally gotten a good deal, as it has partner with successful military robot make AAI. There isn’t any mention on the estimated cost of building/buying such a device, but you have to admit it’ll certainly be something to show off with. Check out more details on how it works here.

Check out the 31337 (Elite) phone from designer Shane Crozier - it looks much more like a fashion accessory than anything else, where it is able to hook up to Facebook and Twitter, downloading and synchronizing your contacts onto the handset so that you no longer have the excuse not to have anyone's number. Other standard features such as a camera, speakerphone, music and video playback alongside Internet functionality have been omitted in order to keep the form factor small enough to slip into your pocket.

One look at the Pardo and you’ll know that you’re looking at something different compared to your bog-standard bike. In case you didn’t know Pardo is short of guepardo, Spanish for cheetah, so you know where they’re trying to go with this. The rider is supposed to lie on the device, and use the pumping action of your legs to propel yourself forwards (to crash into something hard probably). The Argentinean designer, Pablo Lopez, actually built a working prototype, so if you’re crazy enough to give it a try, you could always ask him (politely).

Love the feeling of just sinking down on a soft, fluffy bed with satin sheets? Well, the look of satin is duplicated with the Melted Clock concept - a haptic, touch-sensitive alarm that is accompanied by speakers and controls embedded within the sheet itself, where you are able to set the radio frequency and alarm among others, letting you "feel" your way through the system. Hopefully there is some sort of fail-safe system just in case one rolls over the controls and screw up the settings in the middle of the night.

The Pendragon might not breath fire, but it is still able to literally light up your life whenever you write in the dark thanks to the inclusion of the central unit which houses an LED light. Apart from that, it also holds a built-in MP3 player, charger input, memory card slot and battery simultaneously, with the end segment boasting a Bluetooth connection so that you can tune in to your favorite songs wirelessly. This conceptual pen doesn't look ready to hit the mass market anytime soon though.

Want to go green? Cross your fingers that the Dancepants Kinetic Music Player concept would be realized in the future then. This device actually forces you to work for your tunes, as it will convert whatever kinetic energy garnered from running or dancing into electricity for your MP3 player. The high-tech leggings will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and in a strange way forces you to keep on moving if you want to tune in to your playlist. Only extremely motivated people need apply.

Many people think that the hearing impaired would have lost a large part of being human, that is, being unable to experience the joy of music. Well, have you ever attended a deaf church's worship service? Those involve drums that lets the congregation literally feel the beat of the song, and the Sounzzz concept is a visual, audio, tactile MP3 player that can not only work for the hearing impaired but is universal enough for everyone to have a go. Sound will be translated into a range of vibrations, where you will need to hug the device in order to feel the music.

The Tio ghost concept by designer Tim Holley is meant to teach kids the value of conserving electricity in a fun manner - each switch will remain green whenever the switch has been left on for an hour or less, and the longer they are left switched on, the color will gradually make a switch to yellow, ending up with an angry red in the end. At least it helps those who have not grasped the concept of time in this manner, but that can only happen when it moves beyond the conceptual stage.

When it comes to the stock market, you get all sorts of people in it, ranging from those who buy with their head, while others do so on rumors and hearsay. The latter is a much more dangerous way of approaching the stock market, and could result in chronic "gambling" or massive capital loss within seconds. Enter the Philips Rationalizer emotion sensing system, where it can warn you of your stress levels (whether you're scared or greedy) so that you might just take a step back before making that next investment move. Guess this would come in handy as well if you're newly single and wondering whether to strike up a conversation with that hottie over there...

Who would've thought that everyday trash can be used to provide juice for streetlights? That's the concept behind designer Haneum Lee's idea, relying on trash which emits methane during the composting period, where the methane will then be used to generate enough power to keep the streetlights working till dawn breaks.

Think that your puny bicycle wheel lock isn’t good enough to deter potential bike thieves? Well, maybe in the future all our bikes will sport this Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel. It’s an interesting idea to be honest, one which “breaks” the bike wheel when you lock it, obviously resulting in the thief unable to cycle off with your bike. When the correct key, you’ll be able to pop the wheel back into its proper position, and from there, you’re home free!

Renault makes cars, everyone knows that, but how about spas? That ought to get you to sit up for a moment. Having teamed up with cosmetics manufacturer Biotherm, their partnership has yielded the Zoe Z.E. electric car concept that boasts a climate control system which is not too different from that of a spa. Instead of using air conditioning, the Zoe will maintain a cool and hydrated condition inside which is much more forgicing on the skin. It will also shut the car's air vents automatically whenever the integrated toxicity sensor detects one too many free radicals. Diffusion of essential oils created by Biotherm also help maintain a general sense of well being within. Word has it that this concept will enter production as early as 2012, so keep your fingers crossed.

The humble manhole is literally spat upon during its daily existence, but things could change in the future as folks pay more respect to it, assuming it comes in the form of the Map Hole concept. This concept is a road guidance tool that was specially designed to direct pedestrians and travelers to their final destination using current elements in the urban landscape. It will detect where the pedestrian is, offering information on the exact distance or average walk time to listed landmarks. Too bad you can't input your own direction of choice though, and how the heck is it going to be powered?

Going green seems to be all the rage, and this fact is not lost on Peugeot with their HYbrid 3 Evolution Scooter concept. Capable of producing low emissions and running on a hybrid engine, this mode of transportation is different from the rest since it will rely on electric motors found in each of its two front wheels, alongside a naturally aspirated engine at the rear backing it up. The motors will be powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be recharged via an onboard regenerative braking mechanism. No idea on whether this will be realized or not, but the world would be better off for it when the former happens.