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MENTAL MODEL · M0305

Cyborg

Cyborg
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

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A cyborg, also known as a 'half-robot' or 'bionic human', is a cybernetic organism, a being that combines organic and biomechatronic parts, also called 'human-machine integration'. The term was first coined by Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline in 1960. Unlike bionics, biological robots, or androids, a cyborg is an inorganic artifact implanted or attached to the body of an organism, but its thoughts and actions are controlled by the organism's biology. The purpose is usually to enhance or augment the organism's abilities through artificial technology. In science fiction, cyborgs are often depicted as humans with visible artificial parts, such as the superhero Cyborg from DC Comics or the Borg from Star Trek, but they can also be portrayed as more robotic or more ordinary-looking.

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A cyborg, also known as a 'half-robot' or 'bionic human', is a cybernetic organism, a being that combines organic and biomechatronic parts, also called 'human-machine integration'. The term was first coined by Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline in 1960. Unlike bionics, biological robots, or androids, a cyborg is an inorganic artifact implanted or attached to the body of an organism, but its thoughts and actions are controlled by the organism's biology.

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A cyborg (cybernetic organism) refers to an entity where inorganic technology (mechanical, electronic, digital) is tightly integrated with organic life, blurring boundaries. It encompasses both real-world prosthetics and pacemakers, and serves as a philosophical metaphor for human-machine integration.

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