5 Mind-Blowing Cyborg Inventions
- HereS a breakdown of the article, summarizing the three inventions discussed:
- * What it is indeed: Contact lenses coated with nanoparticles that convert infrared light into visible red, green, or blue light.
- * What it is: Wearable machines designed to enhance human strength.
HereS a breakdown of the article, summarizing the three inventions discussed:
1. Infrared-Seeing Contact Lenses:
* What it is indeed: Contact lenses coated with nanoparticles that convert infrared light into visible red, green, or blue light.
* How it works: The nanoparticles absorb infrared light and re-emit it as visible light.
* Interesting fact: Participants could “see” infrared flashes better with their eyes closed, as this blocked interfering visible light.
* Potential future use: Helping peopel with color blindness see a wider range of colors.
2. Exoskeletons:
* What it is: Wearable machines designed to enhance human strength.
* How it works: Sensors detect the user’s movements and activate motors to provide additional power to joints.
* Current uses: Assisting people with disabilities, helping warehouse workers lift heavy loads safely.
* Potential future uses: Helping people hike, climb stairs, and perform physically demanding tasks more easily.
3. Robotic Third Thumb:
* What it is: A glove-like device that adds a functional, robotic thumb to the hand.
* How it works: The robotic thumb provides increased dexterity.
* Benefit: Allows people to perform tasks with one hand that usually require two.
The article frames these inventions as steps towards a future where humans and technology are more integrated – essentially, moving towards becoming “cyborgs.”