Augmentation Resources
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Augmentation Creations
Humai’s Head of Engineering On the Future That is to Come - Information about prosthetics
Longevity Hackers - Feature length documentary about longevity and radical life extension with due to be released in 2023
Augmentation Books
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) - 1st book in Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells -
Apex - Postcyberpunk thriller novel written by Ramez Naam -
Biohacker’s Handbook - Biohacker’s Handbook weaves together novel perspectives on technology, nature and self-development written by Teemu Arina and Olli Sovijärvi -
Crux - Postcyberpunk thriller novel written by Ramez Naam -
Limitless - Unlock your hidden energy and tap into the secrets of peak performance, written by Nick Powell -
More Than Human: Embracing the Promise of Biological Enhancement - More Than Human is about our growing power to alter our minds, bodies, and lifespans through technology, written by Ramez Naam -
Nexus Trilogy - Postcyberpunk thriller novel by Ramez Naam. Winner of the Prometheus Award -
On Transhumanism - Book about transhumanism written by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner -
The Body Builders: Inside the Science of the Engineered Human - The Body Builders explores the current revolution in human augmentation written by Adam Piore -
Augmentation Events
BioHackathon - The biggest Biohackathon in the world organised by Biohackathon.xyz (Cambridge, UK)
H+ Roundtable "Brain Enhancement & Rights" - Online event about brain enhancement organized by Humanity+ with Anders Sandberg and Francesca Minerva (FREE)
Health Optimisation Summit 2022 - Event about health optimisation organized by London Health Optimisation Biohacker Social Circle
Health Optimisation Summit 2023 - Event about health optimisation organized by London Health Optimisation Biohacker Social Circle
RAADfest 2023 - Event organised by Coalition for Radical Life Extension
re:MAKING SENSE: Challenges and opportunities of sensory augmentation - Online event about sensory augmentation organized by re:MAKING SENSE with Marianna Obrist, Scott Novich and Liviu Babitz as main speakers. (FREE)
We have always been cyborgs - London Futurists webinar about transhumanism with Stefan Lorenz Sorgner (FREE)
Augmentation Products
Argus II - Retinal prosthesis system.
Axo Suit - Portable exoskeleton
CLOi SuitBot - Wearable robot designed to support lower body.
Elevate - Robotic exoskeleton designed to help with skiing.
ExoChair - Industrial lower body exoskeleton.
HAL - Hybrid Assistive Limb - Lower-body exoskeleton made by Japanese company.
Hero Arm - 3D printed powered bionic hand controlled by muscles.
Indego - Indego FDA cleared personal exoskeleton
MATE - Lightweight, portable upper-limb exoskeleton, Muscular Aiding Tech Exoskeleton.
Mnemo - A machine that automatically records and retrieves memories
North Sense - Magnetic north detector connected via titanium bar piercings
Power Knee - Bionic knee for above-knee amputees.
ReStore - Soft robotic exosuit that helps people with lower limd disability due to stroke.
The Third Thumb - 3D printed thumb extension.
XoSoft - Modular soft lower-limb exoskeleton to assist people with mobility impairments.
Augmentation Videos
Biohacking - you can do it, too - Ellen Jorgensen opened Genspace, a nonprofit DIY bio lab in Brooklyn devoted to citizen science
Hacking your health - BBC Click meets biohackers and companies who believe it will be possible to live on to well beyond 100
Monkey MindPong - Pager, a nine year old Macaque, plays MindPong with his Neuralink.
Augmentation People
Stefan Lorenz Sorgner - German metahumanist philosopher, a philosopher of music and an authority in the field of ethics of emerging technologies.
Augmentation Company Representatives
Anna Luisa Schaffgotsch - Founder of Impli (implantable technology) and biotechnologist
Dave Asprey - American entrepreneur, author and founder of the Bulletproof diet (and coffee)
Florian Solzbacher - Chairman of Blackrock Neurotech and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Utah
Hannes Sjoblad (aka Sapiens) - Thought leader and speaker biohacking on human augmentation, Managing Director at Dsruptive Subdermals
Kris Gethin - Welsh Biohacker and CEO Kaged Muscle Supplements, Co founder Gyms Franchise and Founder of Healthkik.com
Augmentation Organisations
Harvard Biodesign Lab - Research lab at Harvard University for augmenting and restoring human performance
London Health Optimisation Biohacker Social Circle - A place to bring all budding Health Optimisation Biohackers in London together and keep the social circle together in between meetups!
Augmentation Companies
Able Bionics - Exoskeleton referrals, information, research & development and advocacy
BioData - Biotechnology company focused on big data, biomarkers research and biohacking.
Bionik Laboratories - Innovative medical device and robotics company developing exoskeleton for users with mobility impairments
Brainbox - Company enabling neuroscience research with tailored non-invasive brain stimulation and brain imaging solutions
BrainExcell - Company that provides a range of nootropics and supplements for better sleep.
Chronos Therapeutics - Drug development company focused on the development of drugs for the treatment of age-related diseases
CYBERDYNE - Robotics and technology company producing exoskeleton suits
Cyborg Nest - Developing technology to experience the hidden parts of nature (a Mindware company)
Edi - Endorphin Dealer Institute - Endorphin spirits trigger feelings of pleasure, without the downsides of alcohol
Ekso Bionics - Company that develops wearable exoskeletons for military, civilian and medical uses
Hack the Senses - Hack the Senses explores state-of-the-art thinking about perception and sensory science
HVMN - Company that manufactures and sells a ketone ester drink, products supporting a ketogenic diet, and nootropic supplements.
iBionics - Company developing wireless bionic vision solution for blind people.
Impli - We use implants to help people get better and faster first point of care
Laevo - The Laevo is a wearable chest and back support that adapts to every posture
LIFNano Therapeutics - Company specifically focused on targeted delivery of the biologic, Leukaemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF)
Marsi Bionics - Company developing and producing exoskeletons.
Mojo Vision - Manufacturer of Mojo Lens - a smart contact lens with a built-in display
Nano Precision Medical - Biopharmaceutical company with varied pipeline. Merger planned with Second Sight 2022.
Noonee - Company that manufactured and produced The Chairless Chair.
Nuada - A unique support system that seamlessly improves hand function.
Omneuron - Life Sciences Company Focused On Neuroscience-Based Technologies.
Open Bionics - UK-based company that develops low-cost bionic hands
Ossur - Advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy
Ottobock - Company developing and producing exoskeletons and prosthesis
Paradromics - Brain Computer Interfaces
ReWalk Robotics - Bionic walking assistance system.
Rex Bionics - Manufacturer and developer of robotic mobility devices, RED and REX P
Roam Robotics - Robotics company that is developing mobility through exoskeletons
Seismic - Seismic produces and develops custom garments with flexible electric motors built in that help the wearer with everyday tasks.
Serena Organics - One-stop-shop for effective and organic CBD edibles, oils, and tinctures that provide real relaxation
Spring Loaded Technology - Company focused on mobility-restoring bionics.
SuitX - Company developing robotic exoskeletons for the medical and industrial markets including PhoeniX and MAX
SUPERFLEX - Superflex is defining the future of movement through powered clothing
TED Talks - American media organization that posts talks online for free distribution
The vOICe - Vision technology, sensory substitution and augmented reality glasses for the totally blind
Twiice - Company that develops and builds customer-specific exoskeletons for walking assistance
UNYQ - Personalized prosthetics & orthotics company.
Useful Robots - Robotics company focused on exoskeletons.
Wandercraft - Company producing exoskeletons.