17L1 Emerging technologies Intro

The study of how humans and animals perform certain tasks and solve certain problems, and of the application of the findings to the design of electronic devices and mechanical parts.

• human augmentation

• bionics

• robotics

• cybernetic upgrades

a material through which electricity flows.

• auditory

• shunted

• implant

• electrode

allowed to flow from one pathway to another through surgery.

• auditory

• shunted

• implant

• electrode

artificial devices that replace injured or missing body parts.

• inert

• prostheses

• interface

• augmenting

related to hearing.

• auditory

• shunted

• implant

• electrode

To place a device inside the body through surgery.

• auditory

• shunted

• implant

• electrode

Sometimes referred to as “Human 2.0” which focuses on creating cognitive and physical improvements as an integral part of the human body. An example is using active control systems to create limb prosthetics with characteristics that can exceed the highest natural human performance.

• human augmentation

• bionics

• robotics

• cybernetic upgrades

An enhancement includes: (check all that apply)

• improves the quality of something

• increases the amount of something

• improves the function of something

following a strict code of ethical conduct.

• inert

• prostheses

• interface

• augmenting

• integrity

a sudden, complete or marked change in something.

• inert

• revolution

• interface

• augmenting