Real Life Cyborgs
Cyborgs are a concept that has existed for many years. There have been advanced technologies and prosthetics developed for people with various disabilities. This is an interesting topic, and has been the subject of much debate.
Cyborgs are a mix of human biology and technological advances that improve a person’s senses or abilities. They often have a computer-assisted head. They can be characterized by many different traits, including superhuman strength and enhanced senses, but it is also possible to have cybernetic enhancements that are more human-like.
Many people have cybernetic enhancements and you will often see them in movies, TV shows, and books. Some implants can be made up of adamantium and others may look more human.
Vietnam War veterans who lost arms in combat or suffered from Locked-In Syndrome were some of the first cyborgs. Johnny Ray, the first known cyborg in history, was a soldier who was able to communicate with the outside world thanks to an implanted brain.
He was a champion of cyborgs and helped to popularize the concept. He is the co-founder, as well as an active cyborg activist.
Kevin Warwick, an Emeritus Professor of Cybernetics at University of Reading, England is another notable cyborg researcher. He has many different cybernetic technologies within his body. He is equipped with a chip in the arm that allows him connect wirelessly to computers, to control robots and to sense ultrasonic sound wave waves.
His technology can also be used to assist those who have lost their senses due to injury, illness, or degenerative conditions. His technology, called sensory substitution, replaces one of the main senses (eyes).
Neil Harbisson, a British artist who was born colorblind and has an antenna permanently implanted into his brain, is another example. He is a Cyborg activist and founder of Cyborg Foundation, which supports research into cyborgs and promotes cyborg rights.
In 2004, he had an implant put in his brain that lets him perceive colors beyond the range of normal humans. He also has a foot implant that allows him to sense earthquakes from any place on the planet via the Internet. He combines both technologies to create dance shows in which he uses the vibrations to create art.
There are also numerous cyborgs who are not medically diagnosed, and are instead simply born with new technologies and a new sense. Some of them are talented artists, who use their cyborg abilities in order to inspire others.
The latest trends in cyborg technology show that the possibilities are endless. There are many cyborg tattoos with the ability to instantly change their appearance and turn on/off automatically, as well cybernetic eyes that can record videos and pictures.