What technologies are bringing us closer to being cyborgs?

From ID-bearing microchips and contact lenses that do more than just fix your vision to smart bones and eyeballs, we have compiled a list of 10 technologies that are bringing us closer to being cyborgs. Roam Robotics and their president, Tim Swift, specialize in inflatable robotic exoskeletons.

What is an example of a cyborg?

In a typical example, a human with an artificial cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator would be considered a cyborg, since these devices measure voltage potentials in the body, perform signal processing, and can deliver electrical stimuli, using this synthetic feedback mechanism to keep that person alive.

Can cyborg technology help people with disabilities?

Though cutting-edge technology offers us a glimpse into the capabilities of enhanced humans in the future, it's most useful these days as support for people who have been affected by a disability. Cyborg technology can replace missing limbs, organs, and bodily senses. Sometimes, it can even enhance the body's typical function.