Neurotech & Augmentation Ethics
Guidelines for brain interfaces and assistive robotics in competitive sport.
Ethical and regulatory work on where to draw lines between medical treatment, assistive technology, and unfair enhancement. This includes BCI-driven training tools, powered prosthetics, and exoskeletons that may challenge current notions of a level playing field.
Technology Readiness Level
2
Theoretical
Impact
5
Very High
Investment
3
Medium
Category
Ethics & Security
Privacy, safety, and societal impact.
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