How does it feel to be a cyborg? We asked today’s augmented humans to help us inform tomorrow’s technology.

Renowned futurist Raymond Kurzweil predicted that “The only way for our species to keep pace will be... for our species to merge with its technology.”

Although the constant evolution of technology – not least advances in AI – makes this seem inevitable, this sci-fi mental image doesn’t reflect the everyday world around us.

So I’ve been interrogating the real world of human-tech fusion, or “Augmentality,” to identify the exciting opportunities technology offers in body tech.

I spoke to 14 people that, through choice or necessity, already augment themselves – from deep brain stimulation, to bionic limbs, to tattoos. From this and a deep subject immersion, I've revealed the fascinating true potential behind the techno-rhetoric.

If your business is human or body related you should get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.

emma@fore-cast.uk