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Below is a very broad list of the kind of human enhancement technologies that might offer interesting topics for the research project. Remember that you will need to narrow your selection to one specific technology; these are just some categories you might use while considering your options. This list is adapted from the following sources:
- Biotechnology and human enhancement technologies: Transformational innovation. (2023, May 1.) Allied Command Transformation, NATO. Retrieved from https://www.act.nato.int/article/biotechnology-and-human-enhancement-technologies-transformational-innovation.
- Medical Biotechnology: Personalized medicine, vaccines, treatments, and battlefield management
- Food Product Biotechnology: Optimized nutrition and food preservation for disaster relief
- Industrial Biotechnology: Modified biofuels for logistic and supply optimization
- Marine Biotechnology: Bioremediation by marine organisms to remove pollutants
- Prosthetics: Artificial limbs and attachments that restore physical abilities and mobility
- Exoskeletons: Robotic devices worn externally to enhance strength, endurance, and mobility, providing support for physically demanding tasks
- Brain-Computer Interfaces: Devices that enable communication between the brain and external devices, allowing individuals to better control technology
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: Immersive technologies simulate realistic or artificial environments, providing interactive training and learning opportunities
- Assistive Technologies: Devices that improve sensory processing, supporting individual impairments or disabilities
- Wearable Health Trackers: Devices that monitor and track health-related metrics to optimize personal wellness