Cyborg-Computer Interaction: Designing New Senses

doi:10.1080/14606925.2019.1594986

Cyborg-Computer Interaction: Designing New Senses

Published Apr 1, 2019 · Muhammet Ramoglu

The Design Journal

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Abstract

: Cyborgs are among us. Integrating technology with the human body is not science fiction anymore as people started to apply various devices into their body to increase their abilities and senses. Although ethical debates on improving human abilities continue, technological developments have made devices that enhance human capacity small and accessible. Previous studies discussed cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) from an anthropological, sociological, bioethical and technical perspective. Although the interaction between cyborgs and the computers that are extensions of their bodies is crucial, there are few discussions on how to design new abilities and senses in cyborgs. Before describing a design guideline for cyborgs, we need to understand the concept of the cyborg, its characteristics and design potential. This study examines the previous definitions of cyborg to explore the potential to design the augmented human and proposes three parameters to define a design framework.

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Key takeawayThis study proposes three parameters to define a design framework for designing new abilities and senses in cyborgs, examining previous definitions and exploring the potential of augmented humans.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.