2. Introduction
• Cyborg, a compound word derived
from cybernetics and organism.
• It is a term coined by Manfred Clynes in
1960 to describe the need for mankind to
artificially enhance biological functions.
• A cyborg referred to a human being with
bodily functions aided or controlled by
technological devices.
3. History
• The term “cyborg” was first coined
by NASA scientists, Nathan Kline and
Manfred Clynes in 1960.
• They discussed the potential advantages
of a machine/human hybrid that could
operate in outer space.
• Cyborgs are often depicted as “half-man
half-machine” beings with robotic or bionic
implants.
4. Types of Cyborg
CYBORG
Convenient Cyborg Conditional Cyborg
Convenient cyborgs Conditional Cyborgs
may refer to any includes bionic implants
external provision of replanting the lost or
an exoskeleton for the damaged body for the
satisfying the altered normal living in the
fancy needs of body. present environment.
5. LATEST TECHNOLOGY
• At present Cyborgology concentrates on
the development of Conditional cyborgs.
• That is living being with a mechanical body
part which is replaced for the damaged or
lost body part.
6. ROBOTS & CYBORGS
Robots CYBORGS
• A robot doesn't • Cyborgs are beings that
necessarily have to are part mechanical and
resemble a human. part organic.
• It can be in the shape of a • It can be anyone whose
dog, or one of those giant body relies on a form of
arms in a car machinery in order to
factory. survive - such as a
pacemaker or an insulin
pump - to be a cyborg.
7. Films That uses Cyborg
• Star Wars universe
• Eliminators
• Cyborg
• Johnny Mnemonic
• Terminator Salvation
25. APPLICATIONS
• IN MEDICAL FIELD
• IN MILITARY
• IN SPORTS
• IN ART
• IN POPULAR CULTURE
26. Advantages of Cyborg
• Prolongs life
• Enables one to lead a normal life
• Gives a part of the body back
• Improves the quality of life
27. Disadvantages of Cyborg
• Training is needed for doctors
• They are all expensive
• Psychological problems
• Feeling „different‟ to everyone else
• The risk of rejection/infection
• Pain during operation
