We've seen a number of ways in which designers and scientists have attempted to enhance Mother Nature and make the human body even better. From fashionable prosthetics to cyborg contact lenses, the slideshow below features some of the most incredible examples of this phenomenon.
Check out these innovations and more below.
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26 Cyborg & Prosthetic Innovations
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Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
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Becoming Cyborg
Samppa von Cyborg Aims to be World's Most Extreme Freak (UPDATE)
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Robot A-List Actresses
Photoshopped Celebrity Cyborgs
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Incredible CGI Cyborgs
“Terminator Salvation” Design Art Released
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Emotion Audio-Prosthesis from Panasonic
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Real Life Cyborgs
Pierced Metal Mohawks On the Head Of The Flesh Stappling Inventor
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Cyborg Accessories for Men
Metal Couture by Manuel Albarran
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Wearable Transportation
‘The Chariot' Makes You Look Like a Cyborg
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Humanimal Masks
NorthFur FX Animal Nose Prosthetics
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High-Tech Prosthetics
Colin Matso's Design for Nike Enables the Disabled
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Prosthetic Arms for Wounded Soldiers
Dean Kamen's Luke Arm Demo
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Cyborg Chic
Dazed Digital Shows Outrageous Plastic Masks For ‘Man Machine' Edition
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Prosthetic Arm Fashion
Huseklepp 'Immaculate' Design Makes Prosthetics Functionally Hip
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DARPA-Inspired Cyborg Bugs
Dean Christ's Controversial Collection Casts Eye On Warfare
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Cyborg Photography
Is The EyeCamera 4.1 With Wink and Shoot A Hoax?
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Prosthetics for the Poor
JaipurKnee Project's $20 Artificial Knees to Developing World
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Cyborg Contact Lenses
Control Your Mouse with Your Eye Movements
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USB Replacement Fingers
Finnish Techie Has Handy Device Embedded In Prosthetic
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Bionic Animal Innovation
Hi-Tech Surgery Provides Prosthetic Paw to Footless Pooch
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Prosthetic Lungs
Respiratory Aids to Wear Around Your Waist
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Cyborg Prosthetics for Humans
The Eye-Mounted Webcam
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Cyborg Athletes for Cell Phones
Beckham Goes 'Terminator' for the Motorola AURA
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Cyborg Firefighter Armor
'PyroPack' Makes Firemen Look Like "RoboCop"
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Camera Implants For Insects
Cyborg Spy Flies
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Cyborg Cover Shots
Chris Milk Shoots Kanye West Into the Future for Complex
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Geeky Computer Gadgets
The Cyborg Gaming Keyboard
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Adaptable Sequin Dresses
Adobe Debuted Project Primrose at Adobe Max 2023
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear
The Oakley Flex Scape Goggle-Sunglasses Hybrid Come in Two Colors
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Psilocybin Mushroom Bioreactors
Hypha Labs' Psilocybin Bioreactor is Efficient & High-Tech
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
AI-Powered Boxing Bags
The Bhout Bag Fuses Elements of Fitness and Gaming
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo AI Design Brings Your Ink Dreams to Life with a Simple Prompt
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons
The Hypershell GoX and ProX Will Be Unveiled at CES 2024
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Bio-Alloy Jackets
Earthletica & Modern Meadow Developed the Bronte Jacket
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Powered Fashion Designs
The Fabricant and NVIDIA Join Forces in Fashion Design
AI-Trained Golden Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Presents the Special G-D001 Timepiece Using AI
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
Bendable Bio-Inspired Materials
The HygroShell is a Self-Constructing Timber Building System
Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses
Oakley Presents the Plantaris in Collaboration with Satisfy
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
High-Tech Cyber Headphones
Neurable Taps Master & Dynamic to Enhance its Brain-Sensing Headphones
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
AI-Backed Supplement Development
Biomdrin's New Technology Pairs Optimal Ingredients Together
Clean Neurocosmetic Skincare
Justhuman's Clean Products Deliver Results Fast
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Biology-Focused AI Models
A Team of DeepMind Alumni Created The 'Bioptimus' AI Model for Biology
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
AI-Backed Digital Twins
Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Hydroponics Indoor Garden Designs
The Nutraponics TLX Blends Nature with Technology Together
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Antihero-Inspired Phone Accessories
HMD Celebrates the New Venom Film with the Smart Outfits
Mechanical Posterior Support Wearables
The Conceptual 'WIBS' Wearable Back Support is Adjustable
Robotic Hand Assistance Solutions
The Bioservo 'Carbonhand' Provides Additional Grip Power
AI Baby Generators
This Tool Gives People a Glimpse at Their Potential Future Child
Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms
The Holobox by HoloConnects Creates a 3D Scaled Visual
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
Robotics-Focused AI Control Systems
Sanctuary's 'Carbon' AI System Controls Advanced Robots
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots
These Experimental Robots are Designed to Navigate Blood Vessels
Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses
Adobe is Leveraged to Create the Primrose Dress
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Robotic Breast Examinations
University of Bristol is Experimenting with a Robot Breast Examiner
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Translucent Gamer Laptop Models
The MSI Cyborg 14 A13V is Thin, Lightweight and eSports-Ready
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Biology-First Lighting Designs
BIOS Designs the SKYVIEW Lights Simulating Natural Light
Biohacking Eyewear Collections
ANY Biohacking Eyewear Has Interchangeable Lenses
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Crafting Plastics Studio Presents the Sensibiom 2 Exhibit
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Nature-Centric Tech Summits
Huawei Joins with the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Biocompatible Printing Inks
UpNano and BIO INX Debut a New Bio-Ink for Organ-on-Chip Bioprinting
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Inclusive Prosthetic Access
Ottobock Advances Prosthetic Access Through Medicare Coverage
Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples
BioProsthesis Caters to Breast Cancer Survivors
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series