Ray Kurzweil argues that "the union of human and machine is well on its way" through developments in nanotechnology, virtual reality, and brain-machine interfaces. He predicts that humanity will soon "vastly expand our intellect as we merge our biological brains with non-biological intelligence."
The Army is hunting for a new military uniform that can make soldiers nearly invisible, grant superhuman strength and provide instant medical care.
Backed by a US Army grant of $50 million over five years, MIT has launched a new Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. The institute is tasked with innovating materials and designs that will reinvent soldiers' uniforms, turning them into high tech gear that rivals the best science fiction.