Human Augmentation SIP

Part 2 – Human augmentation technologies

Health and medicine

Pharmaceuticals

Genetic testing

Personalised nutrition

Precision medicine

3Dbioprinting

Gutmicrobiome

Genetic somatic modification

Genetic germline modification

Vaccines

Invasive and integral

External neural interfaces

Internal neural interfaces

Sensing implants biomarkers

Neurostimulation

Protective and restoration

Passive exoskeleton

Powered exoskeleton

Smart textiles

Body worn sensors

Supporting technologies

Artificial intelligence

Bioinformatics

New materials

Collection and analytics

Experience and avatar

Augmented reality

Tele-existence

Telemedicine

Virtual reality

Optimisation methods

Sleep and nutrition

Nootropics (potent)

Training

Active prosthetics

Energy technology

Miniaturisation

2030

2040

2050

Time

Uncertainty

The timescale is based on the assumption that the technology/method:• is fully functional, meaning that it gives desired effect and associated issues have been addressed properly; and• is usable in the field (proven military use).

1. Acceptance for human augmentation in society will set the pace for development of new capabilities.2) There will be ethical/moral thresholds inintroducing new technologies to individuals and society.3) Reversibility will be one of the main factors to consider.

Figure 7 – Realisation of human augmentation timescale