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+ | [[File:Galaxy class cybernetics.jpg|thumb|The cybernetics lab aboard a ''Galaxy''-class starship]] |
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+ | '''Cybernetics''' was the study of hugely complex [[artificial intelligence]] systems, usually running on a [[positron]]ic [[positronic brain|matrix]] and often housed inside [[robot]]ic machine [[technology]]. A practical implementation of this was an [[android]]. The [[scientist]]s who studied in this field were known as [[cyberneticist]]s. |
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+ | Mechanical replacements for body parts were called [[cybernetic implant]]s. ({{TNG|The Measure Of A Man}}) The cybernetic [[implant]]s used by the [[Borg]] to augment their bodies were often referred to as [[Borg implant]]s. ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}) [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] noted that like all cybernetic lifeforms, the Borg could not survive without their biological components. ({{film|8}}) |
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− | A '''bionic prosthetic''' is an bio-electronic implant designed to emulate and/or replace the function of the damaged/destroyed organ or limb. Some species (such as the [[Borg]]) made use of bio-electric devices to assist, specialize in a certain area, or completely replace an organ or limb whether it was damaged or not. |
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+ | The [[Bynar]]s were also a partially cynernetic [[species]], having their [[parietal lobe]] removed after [[birth]] and replaced with a [[synaptic processor]]. ({{TNG|11001001}}; {{ENT|Regeneration}}) |
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− | ==Characters== |
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− | Below is a listing of characters in the ''Star Trek'' universe that have made use of bionic prosthetics. |
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+ | Romulans did not study cybernetics, which was part of a wider pattern of complete absence of any form of [[artificial life]] in Romulan culture. ({{PIC|Maps and Legends}}) This was because Romulan culture was influenced by the [[Zhat Vash]], a quasi-cult within the [[Tal Shiar]] that believed that the existence of artificial life would inevitably lead to [[Ganmadan]] as a result of misinterpreting the [[Admonition]]. ({{PIC|Absolute Candor|Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2}}) |
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+ | {{bginfo|Regardless, Romulan cyberneticists interested in studying [[Data]] were mentioned in {{e|The Defector}}.|[[Joseph Gatt]] stated his character in {{film|12}}, [[science officer]] [[0718]], was meant to be a Human, with cybernetic implants. ''{{st.com|article/star-treks-cybernetically-augmented-science-officer-joseph-gatt-part-1}}''}} |
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− | * [[Geordi La Forge]] ([[VISOR]], bionic optical implants) |
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− | * [[Jean-Luc Picard]] ([[Artificial heart]]) ({{TNG|Tapestry}}) |
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− | * [[Worf]] (Artificial Spine) ({{TNG|Ethics}}) |
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− | * [[Seven of Nine]] (Prosthetic Eye, Various Borg Implants) ({{VOY|Scorpion, Part II}}) |
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− | * [[Nog]] (Bionic Leg) ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
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− | * [[Borg Queen]] (Artificial Borg body) ({{film|8}}) |
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+ | == Appendices == |
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− | ; Minor Characters : |
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+ | === Related topics === |
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− | * [[Riley Frazier]] (Arm) |
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+ | *[[Bionics]] |
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− | * [[Orum]] (optical implant) |
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+ | *[[Cybernetic organism]] |
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− | * [[Icheb]], [[Mezoti]], [[Azan]], and [[Rebi]] (Reinforced cardiac organs) |
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+ | *[[Daystrom Institute]] |
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− | * [[Marika Wilkarah]], [[Lansor]], and [[P'Chan]] (Artificial collective) |
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+ | *[[Journal of Theoretical Cybernetics]] |
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+ | *[[Positronic brain]] |
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+ | *[[Robotics]] |
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+ | *[[Sirius Cybernetics Corporation]] |
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+ | *[[Starfleet Cybernetics Journal]] |
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+ | ===External links=== |
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− | ==Species== |
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+ | *{{mbeta|Cybernetics}} |
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− | ; [[Borg]]: |
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+ | *{{wikipedia}} |
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− | The Borg purposely modified limbs by either adding or extracting certain parts in order to enhance them for specific tasks. |
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+ | [[de:Kybernetik]] |
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− | ; [[Bynar]]s: |
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+ | [[it:Cibernetica]] |
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− | When a Bynar was born, a surgeon removed the child's [[parietal lobe]] and replaced it with a [[synaptic processor]]. [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] saw the procedure performed when he encountered the Bynars. He likened the Bynar system to, unknown at the time, a benign form of the [[Borg Collective]]. ({{ENT|Regeneration}}) |
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+ | [[nl:Cybernetica]] |
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− | ==See Also== |
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+ | [[Category:Computer technology]] |
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− | *[[Biosynthetic limb]] |
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+ | [[Category:Academic disciplines]] |
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− | *[[Bio-synthetic gland]] |
Latest revision as of 18:56, 29 April 2023
Cybernetics was the study of hugely complex artificial intelligence systems, usually running on a positronic matrix and often housed inside robotic machine technology. A practical implementation of this was an android. The scientists who studied in this field were known as cyberneticists.
Mechanical replacements for body parts were called cybernetic implants. (TNG: "The Measure Of A Man") The cybernetic implants used by the Borg to augment their bodies were often referred to as Borg implants. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II") Captain Jean-Luc Picard noted that like all cybernetic lifeforms, the Borg could not survive without their biological components. (Star Trek: First Contact)
The Bynars were also a partially cynernetic species, having their parietal lobe removed after birth and replaced with a synaptic processor. (TNG: "11001001"; ENT: "Regeneration")
Romulans did not study cybernetics, which was part of a wider pattern of complete absence of any form of artificial life in Romulan culture. (PIC: "Maps and Legends") This was because Romulan culture was influenced by the Zhat Vash, a quasi-cult within the Tal Shiar that believed that the existence of artificial life would inevitably lead to Ganmadan as a result of misinterpreting the Admonition. (PIC: "Absolute Candor", "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2")
Appendices
Related topics
- Bionics
- Cybernetic organism
- Daystrom Institute
- Journal of Theoretical Cybernetics
- Positronic brain
- Robotics
- Sirius Cybernetics Corporation
- Starfleet Cybernetics Journal
External links
- Cybernetics at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Cybernetics at Wikipedia