Hammad, NoorSomanath, SowmyaSharlin, EhudFinn, Patrick2019-10-232019-10-232019-10-22Hammad, N., Somanath, S., Sharlin, E., & Finn, P. (2019). Exploring the Experience of Becoming and Unbecoming a Cyborg Using Performing Arts Techniques. 1-19.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/111162The project proposes using performing arts techniques to aid people in becoming and unbecoming a cyborg. Cyborgs are human-machine hybrids with organic and mechatronic body parts which can be implanted or worn. The transition into and out of experiencing additional body parts is not fully understood. This project draws from techniques used by actors for their performances to facilitate the experience of becoming and unbecoming a cyborg. A study where actors entered a cyborg state, performed as a cyborg, and then exited from that cyborg state was conducted. The observations suggest that these techniques can be useful in technology augmented experiences. Furthermore, to translate the lessons learned from the actor study to a cyborg user context, a design session was formulated and conducted and the data was analyzed. The results of this design session informed the specification of a prospective prototype that supports the performing arts techniques. Finally, a discussion of the project limitations as well as future work is presented.Unless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.cyborgsuser experienceother10.11575/PRISM/37212