Augmented human technology

Abstract

In order to create a future society where assisted lifestyles will become widely available, we need technology that will support, strengthen, and enhance limited human capabilities. The supports for both physical and cognitive functions are definitely needed for the future rehabilitation and physical exercise. In this chapter, a cognitive neuroscience approach for realizing augmented human technology in order to enhance, strengthen, and support human cognitive capabilities is described. Wearable devices allow the subject high mobility and broaden the spectrum of environments in which bodily motion and physiological signal recognition can be carried out. In this scenario, augmented human technology is regarded as a wearable device technology that enhances human capabilities, particularly cognitively assisted action and perception.