Enhancement technologies in teenagers—PBF shirt |
• A shirt with embedded sensors that provide real-time feedback about the mental state and cognitive performance of the person wearing it |
• Used with meditation techniques, the shirt can help one learn about oneself |
Preventive interventions for genetically “at risk” adults—Cardiac “rectifier” |
• Implantable cardiac “rectifier” that destroys cells genetically susceptible to cause arrhythmia later |
• The rectifier transmits data to a centralized system where experts confirm its plan of action |
Ageing in a high-tech world—Personal robot |
• An assistive personal robot connected to the Internet, which can interact with individuals and the built environment (using face, voice and object recognition) |
• The robot is used at home and can “learn” from its owner by asking questions and memorizing responses |