Personal Mobility Vehicle

Hamburg/Singapore-based Floatility is developing an electric scooter made from a series of light, sturdy composites supplied by the material masters at BASF. The startup aims to offer urban networks of e-floaters as a "last mile" solution.

The Next Future Transportation system is designed to act as an efficient, coordinated urban network. Still in the early concept stages, the design features a series of modular, self-driving electric pods that pick you up on demand and link together in bus-like form.

Entrepreneur and inventor Tom Mackenzie believes the balance bike can be an effective commuting tool for adults. His Levicle is a simple, compact folding bike that gives your legs the power and glide of wheels.

If you wanted an automobile to drive over sand, dirt and rock, as well as pavement, you'd probably start and end your search at 4WD models. So why shouldn't the same apply to your scooter selection? The eGroov scooter fits that bill with an all-wheel electric drive to keep you rolling forward.

The INU folding scooter looks a little like some type of wheeled insect. Step inside that wingspan and you'll find a sleek electric commuter with a smartphone-controlled folding system and other high-tech features.

Some concept cars redefine what a car is and explore ideas that could completely revolutionize the way we get from point A to point B. From vehicles that drive themselves, to cars that fly and fold, 2013 provided an interesting lens into a very different future.

Toyota's booth at the International Robot Exhibition 2013 showcased its ongoing commitment to developing robots that can improve daily life. The Human Support Robot, designed to assist the physically disabled were on hand, along with a new compliant robot arm that is safe for people.

Honda's robots will be tested in a mock smart home environment set up by Sekisui House to accelerate the development of practical technology.

Hyundai unveiled its egg-shaped "E4U" personal mobility vehicle concept that is propelled by a spinning semisphere at the Seoul Motor Show last week.

Toyota's i-ROAD is a fully-enclosed, tandem two-seater, three-wheeled, fully-electric, Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV).