CONTEMPORARY SYSTEMS AND CYBERNETICS: Advances in the development of cyborgs

摘要

Purpose - This paper reviews current advances in the development of Cyborgs and topics in systems and cybernetics. It includes reviews of: Biocybernetics - new applications of TMS, developments in nanotechnology, Cybernetics and automation reports, and research developments in Europe. Design/methodology/approach - A general review and survey of selected research and development topics. Findings - Illustrates the multi- and trans-disciplinary nature of cybernetics and systems and aims to further research and development activity. Practical implications - The choice of reviews provides an awareness of the current trends in these areas of endeavour. Originality/value - The reviews are selected from a global database and give a studied assessment of current research and development initiatives.