Created as entries for one of NASA's Centennial Challenges, these 3D-Printed Mars Habitats offer a few glimpses at how we might sustain life on the Red Planet. The winning submission uses a spider-like landing craft that creates a seal with the ground and a pressurized printing zone inside, lifting up only when the complete unit is done and moving to build the next. Like the second-place, egg-shaped structures, they're printed using materials that are either found or can be grown on Mars. All five finalists received a portion of the $100,000 prize, presumably to continue research into extraterrestrial living.

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Magic UX Smartphone Interface Concept

Moving between real-life objects on a desk is easy. Moving between apps can be a chore. The Magic UX concept interface lets you pin apps to specific areas, and move between them just like you would sheets of paper on a table. To do so, you just move the device itself back and forth, dragging any content you might want to use in the next app with you as you go. Developed by UK-based consultants Special Projects, it's still a concept, but it's such an intriguingly simple idea we wouldn't be surprised to see it make an appearance in a future official OS release.

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TouchCal Scientific Calculator Concept

It looks like an app. That's on purpose. Drawing inspiration from smartphones, Gavin Rea's TouchCal is a concept design that brings the scientific calculator out of the '90s and into the future. Physical buttons at the bottom retain the tactile experience preferred by frequent users, but cover only basic functions, while more advanced options are presented on the color touchscreen on a context-specific basis. As a result, it provides the best of old and new, all hidden behind a protective cover that doubles as a kickstand.

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Audi Patrone Police Drone

Thankfully still just a concept, the Audi Patrone Police Drone offers a look at the potential future of law enforcement. It has an aerodynamic body meant to be more stable than competing drones, with a mix of propeller and jet propulsion moving it through the air. An onboard camera would allow officers to control it via VR, allowing them to maintain a presence in communities without needing boots on the ground.

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Rolls-Royce Engine Maintenance Robots

Jet engine maintenance can be expensive and slow, thanks to their closed nature and the need to take the engine off the aircraft completely to perform some tasks. Rolls-Royce's Engine Maintenance Robots envision a future where that's not necessary. Developed in collaboration with the University of Nottingham and Harvard University, they include a set of collaborative Swarm robots that measure just 10mm in diameter and go inside the engine, sending live video back to the mechanics and speeding up inspections. They get inside the engine via snake-like Flare robots that travel through the engine like an endoscope and are helped by permanent periscope robots named Inspect. Finally, a remote boreblending robot would allow a maintenance team to install it inside the engine, then hand over operation to remote specialists who could then perform more complex maintenance tasks.

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CeramicSpeed Driven Chainless Drivetrain Concept

Traditional chain and derailleur systems have been around for nearly 100 years. In the name of efficiency, the CeramicSpeed Driven scraps them completely. Developed in partnership with the University of Colorado's Mechanical Engineering department, this new system uses 21 CeramicSpeed bearings to transfer torque from the front ring through the drive shaft and onto the 13-speed rear cog. As a result, it eliminates all eight points of friction within a traditional chain drivetrain, reducing friction by 49% and letting the power from every pedal transfer to the road more effectively.

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Boeing Hypersonic Vehicle Concept

Boeing has been researching hypersonic vehicles for six decades now. Although it's not ready to take off just yet, this Hypersonic Vehicle Concept provides a glimpse of a future that could arrive in as little as 20 years. Capable of traveling Mach 5, it would rely on a turbofan engine at takeoff, switching to a ramjet at altitudes as high as 95,000 feet. As a result, it could make the trip from New York to Tokyo in around two hours, making our already small world that much smaller.

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Arlo Skye Bigger Polycarbonate Suitcase

Bigger and stronger, but still able to fit in sizers and overheads of all major US airlines, Arlo Skye's latest offering is as tough as it gets. That's because it's made using an unbreakable polycarbonate shell. The suitcase also has an ejectable, TSA-approved charger with USB A and C ports to charge your phone, tablet, or laptop quickly and silent run wheels that are 15% quieter than standard polyurethane rollers. Each one is also lined with an anti-microbial interior, so your clothing says fresh during your next trip. Available in silver, black, champagne, and navy.

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Timex x Chinatown Market Watch

It's always happy hour with the Timex x Chinatown Market Watch. In their latest collaboration, the watchmaker links up with the New York City fashion label to put a modern, Canal St. spin on their classic timepiece. It features the brand's signature smiley face logo on the dial. A 36mm black resin case and matching fabric strap create a dark backdrop that allows the bold graphic to pop. While it looks playful on the exterior, it's all business on the inside where Timex's decades of experience keep everything ticking.

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D-Mask Smart Diving Mask Concept

Most diving gear looks much as it did decades ago. The D-Mask is a forward-thinking look at a more elegant solution. Created by Chinese designer DDG, the full-face design secures below the mouth and above the forehead, providing a 180-degree field of view. There's a transparent screen that lets you overlay information like depth, water temperature, and weather, and an attachment point on the side is compatible with both snorkels and oxygen tanks. Finally, a light and camera are built in, and a bone conduction headset lets you hear communication from the surface or listen to music as you explore.

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New US Dollar Concept

There are plenty of reasons for Americans to be envious of other countries. One of the easiest to remedy is our bland currency. The work of designer Andrey Avgust, this concept takes the US Dollar in a bold new direction. It tackles every bill in circulation — 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 — and replaces it with one made from multiple layers of transparent polymer. High-resolution graphics on the front and back play off one another thanks to the translucent nature of the material, and a unique PGP encrypted QR code for every bill makes counterfeiting nearly impossible.

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Bosch Anti-Slip Motorcycle Jet Thrusters

Whether you're carrying too much speed or hit some loose gravel or leaves, there's little that can save your bike from a slide when it starts to go down. Bosch Anti-Slip Motorcycle Jet Thrusters aim to fix that. Still in the concept phase, the system would detect sideways wheel slip, then activate an airbag-like gas accumulator, vented through a nozzle, which acts like an invisible hand to right the motorcycle. Given the added complexity and single-use nature of the system, it's likely to appear first on high-end bikes, but no production launch is planned at this time.

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UberAir

Forget ridesharing — flightsharing might be the future. UberAIR is the company's initiative to move beyond the road and into the sky. The service, scheduled for launch in Dallas and Los Angeles by 2023 with the first flights occurring years before, will use vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft to carry passengers on-demand from place to place. Not meant to replace traditional airlines, the system is instead being designed for distances of 50-100 miles, just long enough to make a car ride unsavory but short enough to make conventional air travel not worth the hassle and expense. While autonomous flight is the obvious goal, human pilots will be relied upon when the service first comes online, and the company is currently seeking an International city to serve as its third trial partner.

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MIT SoFi Robotic Fish

Created by MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the SoFi Robotic Fish is a groundbreaking new way to study marine life. Controlled from afar by a diver using acoustic commands, it uses a hydraulic motor to move from side-to-side, mimicking the movement of real fish. A pair of side fins and a buoyancy control unit let it move in all three dimensions, while onboard cameras allow it to capture footage in places and proximity that would be impossible for a human.

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Goodyear Oxygene Living Tire Concept

Most "green" automotive innovation is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. The literally-green Goodyear Oxygene Living Tire Concept actively removes the compound from the air. Thanks to living moss growing within the sidewall, it inhales CO2 while exhaling oxygen via photosynthesis. The moss sits within an open structure that allows it to absorb water from the road and improve traction, and the form is 3D-printed using rubber powder from recycled tires, creating a lightweight, shock-absorbing tire that's puncture-free. In addition, the tire harvests the energy created during photosynthesis, using it to power onboard sensors and a light stip in the sidewall that changes colors to alert surrounding drivers and pedestrians of various maneuvers.

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BorromeodeSilva Monocoque Paddle Canoe

Mixing modern materials with old-world craftsmanship, the BorromeodeSilva Monocoque Paddle Canoe is a human-powered transport with the grace of a yacht. Its hull is composed of copper-woven carbon fiber and classic teak wood, hand-laid by artisans in Genoa. Hidden within the streamlined design are places to tuck the oars away, giving the rear of the boat a pair of "fins" similar to those found on vintage Cadillacs. Winner of a Land Rover Born award, the design is currently a one-off, although future production has not been ruled out.

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Volt Car-Charging Drone

The advent of electric cars means you no longer need an enormous underground tank of fossil fuels to fill your car. You just need a battery, as the Volt Car-Charging Drone concept shows. Created by Korean designer 92 white, it looks much like other drones until it lands next to your car and you open the lid to access the charging cable. Service requests and payment are handled via an app, with the only limitation being the range of the drone itself.

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Keeps Hair Loss Products

Two out of three guys will experience hair loss by the age of 35. But finding a solution to this inevitable problem can be incredibly confusing. Keeps offers FDA-approved treatments that are clinically proven to stop hair loss and grow new hair, and their team of licensed doctors will recommend a personalized treatment plan that gives you everything you need and nothing you don't.. The treatment costs $1 a day or less and arrives at your door in just a few days.

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Jack Mason Cobalt Dive Watch

Jack Mason's new Cobalt Dive Watch takes cues from some of the most iconic timepieces ever made. It has a 42mm stainless steel case that showcases a blue dial and blue unidirectional rotating bezel, while rock-solid mineral crystal and Japanese Miyota movement are the watch's heartbeat. And just like its predecessors, it's ready for your next trip underwater with a screw down crown, Super-Luminova indices for increased visibility, and is water resistant up to 300 meters. The stainless steel bracelet is interchangeable with any Jack Mason 22m strap, and each watch is finished with a vintage diving helmet etched into the caseback.

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Revolve Collapsible Wheel

Most recent mobility concepts have their sights on the sky. The Revolve Collapsible Wheel is firmly rooted to the ground. Created by Andrea Mocellin with an aim to be the first truly modular wheel, it is compatible with most bicycles and wheelchairs, yet occupies 60% less space when folded than a traditional wheel. A sturdy aluminum frame and airless tire give it longevity, but perhaps most impressively, it's usable even when folded, opening the door to possibilities like a scooter that unfolds to become a full-sized bike when needed.

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Bell Helicopter Air Taxi

Someday drones will be ready to whisk us around the sky. Helicopters have been doing it for years, though, so it only makes sense to start autonomous air transport there. The Bell Helicopter Air Taxi is a glimpse into this not-so-far-off future, with seating for four in a connected, streamlined cabin designed to accommodate both work and relaxation. According to the company, the first Air Taxi flights will launch with a pilot in a 1+3 configuration, with full autonomous operation coming thereafter. The cabin is currently on display at CES as part of an augmented reality experience that lets you go through one of several scenarios in which an Air Taxi might be far preferable to traditional ground transportation.

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Instrumentum Concept Tools

We've all done it: spent more time looking for a tool than it took to do the job. These Instrumentum Concept Tools aim to solve this with design. By giving your most-used tools — a hammer, flat-head, and Phillips screwdrivers — a pleasing, minimal form, you're encouraged to keep them handy instead of hidden away in a toolbox. Each tool consists of a handle and neck/tool end, each made from forged steel and given a black oxide finish for added durability.

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Rolls-Royce Crystal Blue Yacht Concept

Measuring 203 feet long and capable of hosting 12 guests, the Rolls-Royce Crystal Blue Yacht Concept is a look at the future of superyachts. It's powered by a hybrid LNG/Battery SAVe-CUBE system that uses liquid nitrogen gas to run the twin 16V 4000 MTU engines. The bridge has been moved below-deck to provide uninterrupted views for the passengers, with control being handled with sensors, cameras, and displays. The yacht can also hold itself in place with twin azimuthing thrusters and a TT1100 bow thruster, turn automatically with the sun for optimal tanning, and has a safe room where guests and crew can retreat un the event of an unauthorized boarding, override the main controls, and steer the ship remotely. It's joined by the 138-foot, remote-controlled Blue Shadow support vessel that serves as a transport and launching point for the tender, a helipad, and a backup fuel supply, extending the overall range to 4,400 nautical miles.

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Teleavia Retro TV Concept

Inspired by the classic Teleavia P111 tube set created by Citroën DS designer Flaminio Bertoni, this Teleavia Retro TV Concept is a dream come true for those tired of hanging boring rectangles on their walls. Its curvy design extends past the white exterior to the screen itself, with corner-hugging curves reminiscent of modern smartphones. A brown leather handle enhances portability, and a simplified remote completes the vintage-leaning package.

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HydroHouse

Hydroplane pilots have trouble finding parking spots just like the rest of us. The HydroHouse gives both pilot and plane a place to rest. This concept combines a houseboat and water parking in a single floating structure, crafted from prefab modules that are trucked to its site. Its industrial-style interior includes three bedrooms with one master, a full bathroom, and a combination kitchen/living room. The structure can also double (triple?) as a wharf for boats, and the whole thing is powered by solar panels, with dual electric engines for propulsion.

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Space X BFR Earth to Earth Service

Elon Musk has his eyes set on using the BFR — short for "Big F*cking Rocket" — to colonize the Moon and eventually Mars. It might just get used here on our home planet, too. Space X BFR Earth to Earth Service is a plan to use those same rockets to move people between cities with remarkable speed. To travel, you board a boat (or Hyperloop, we presume) that takes you to a loading platform. Enter the rocket, get buckled in, and you blast off into low-Earth orbit. The passenger section breaks away from the main thruster, with the former heading off towards its destination and the latter heading back to its origin, both landing vertically using the same techniques developed for their current rocket fleet. At its peak, the ships would reach speeds of roughly 18,000 mph, meaning most common long-range trips, such as London to NYC, can be completed in under 30 minutes, and you can reach anywhere in the world in under an hour.

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Tjep Eau Electric Yacht Concept

Drawing cues from both electric cars and the water itself, the Eau Electric Yacht Concept is a stunning vision of the future of high-end aquatic transportation. Developed by Amsterdam-based Tjep, the 63-meter vessel has a sleek design with a ribbed aluminum hull and a droplet-shaped wheelhouse that floats high above the main deck. There's room on board for a swimming pool, helipad, tender storage, and 12 cabins, and its 100% electric propulsion system provides a cruising speed of 25 knots.

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Instagif DIY Camera

Part camera, part handheld factory, the Instagif DIY Camera is an interesting photographic concept. Designed by Abhishek and inspired by the classic Polaroid OneStep, this one-off project is powered by a pair of Raspberry Pis, batteries, and a lot of ingenuity. The result is a camera that can snap a GIF, transfer it to a "cartridge" consisting of a screen and battery, and eject it just like an old Polaroid, letting you instantly hold your moving photo in your hands.

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Herrera Bladeless Drone

Winner of a 2016 Red Dot Design Concept award, the Bladeless Drone from Mexico's Edgar Herrera takes on the two biggest problems with traditional drones: blades and the noise they create. By using a series of air ducts and vents, it achieves flight without the dangers posed by exposed blades. The main central propeller supports take-off and landing, while the two forward propellers and rear propeller control direction by rotating 20 degrees front-to-back and clockwise or counter-clockwise, respectively, changing their orientation based on the amount on headwind received. No development plans have yet been announced, but based on the advantages it offers, we wouldn't be surprised to see a real-life example built shortly.

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Enea Walking Stick

The result of extensive research, the Enea Walking Stick aims to make this medical aid simultaneously more functional and more fashionable. On one end is a three-axis handle that makes it more comfortable to hold and allows the stick to stand on its own or rest securely against a wall. On the other, near the bottom, is a small branch-like extension that's precisely placed to allow the stick to balance on a desk or counter. To keep weight down, the stick is 100% 3D printed using a bone-like porous structure developed in collaboration with Mhox Design and engineering firm Arup.

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Third Thumb Prosthesis

When most people think of prosthetics, they think of replacements for lost body parts. But the origin of the word meant "to add, put onto," and it's in this spirit designer Dani Clode created the Third Thumb. It attaches to your hand opposite your real thumb and uses two motors pulling against a flexible 3D-printed material to mimic the movements of your most prominent digit. The motors are controlled via pressure sensors hidden in your shoes, which communicate via Bluetooth with the wrist-bound controller.

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Moby Mart

It sounds too good to be true: a store on wheels that comes to you. That's exactly what Moby Mart promises. This autonomous, staffless mobile store offers up milk, medicine, clothes, and even electronics on-demand, with an app that not only summons the store but also serves as the checkout. Developed by Wheelys in collaboration with Hefei University and Himalafy, the Moby is also self-powered, relying on solar panels to provide energy for the electric drivetrain, while an integrated air purifier cleans the air around it — making it very eco-friendly. The company estimates that each store will cost under $100,000, and the concept is currently beta testing in Shanghai.

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Bottomless Joystick

Joysticks are a natural control for VR interfaces — problem being, they mostly only work on desks. The Bottomless Joystick overcomes this limitation by attaching the stick to a counterweight. Connected by a gimbal, the counterweight stays planted downward no matter the angle of the stick. It comes from the Smart Systems Institute at the University of Singapore, who also added two servo motors to replicate various force feedbacks and allow for the adjustment of resistance to better replicate real-world experiences.

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