Bionics
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Bionics is a science that combines "biology" and "electronics".[1] A surgery is performed to allow the biology of the recipient's body to control electronic implants or prostheses.[2] Once completed, a Bionic person has enhanced abilities.
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[edit] History
Developed by Dr. Rudy Wells, in collaboration with multiple scientists.
[edit] Bionic Ability
Following the procedure, the time needed to recover varies per individual. Rehabilitation can take several months, during which time the body is trained to master the control of the bionic implants. Adjustments to the bionics may be necessary as the system adapts to the technology.
Although the bionic default is to provide recipients with some degree of superhuman abilities (particularly strength and speed), it is possible to "dial down" bionic powers to a human level if necessary.[3]
The top achieved running speed of Steve Austin is 60 mph.
[edit] Complications / Limitations
Despite the increased abilities that accompany bionic implants, the recipiant may endure a variety of complications. To remedy such effects, bionic recipients can be changed from bionic strength to normal strength, however following the operation, the body needs time to adjust fully before doctors can fine tune the bionics.[4]
Bionics do not function correctly in cold temperatures, such as that below 32°F or 0°C.[5] Bionics also give off trace amounts of radiation.[6]
[edit] Physical
- see also: Bionic Rejection
It is possible to damage bionic limbs through use beyond their design specifications, or through various forms of trauma. Severe damage has the potential to be fatal.[7]
The functionality of bionic limbs deteriorates at sub-zero temperatures. [8]
[edit] Psychological
Steve Austin briefly experienced a stress-related malfunction in his bionic arm.[9]
[edit] Recipients
| Bionic Recipient | Arm(s) | Leg(s) | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximillian | -- | -- | all four legs, jaw |
| Steve Austin | right | both | left eye |
| Barney Hiller | both | both | -- |
| Salka Pal-Mir | -- | -- | heart transplant |
| Jaime Sommers | right | both | right ear; later, both eyes[10] |
| Andy Sheffield | -- | both | -- |
| Michael Austin | right | both | right eye, chest (a micro-chip computer interfaced with the legs),
spine, and ribs (ten) |
| Kate Mason | -- | -- | entire body |
| Alan Devlin | -- | -- | entire body |
[edit] References
- ↑ Sommers, Jaime. Biofeedback. In a conversation with Darwin Jones.
- ↑ Austin, Steve. The Bionic Woman (episode). In a conversation with Jaime Sommers.
- ↑ Barney Miller's bionics are reduced in power in "The Seven Million Dollar Man" (see also "The Bionic Criminal", and this option is also discussed as a possible way to address Jaime's rejection of her bionics in "The Bionic Woman (Part II)".
- ↑ Wells, Rudy. The Bionic Woman (Part II). In a conversation with Oscar Goldman.
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- ↑ Jaime's legs explode after she attempts a landing from a high building in part 1 of "Kill Oscar", while Austin requires bionic reconstruction to this legs and rehabilitation after they are damaged in part 1 of "The Return of the Bionic Woman". Both occasions are depicted as having grave consequences for Jaime and Steve's health.
- ↑ Dr. Bacon. Population Zero.
- ↑ Wine, Women and War
- ↑ Jaime acquires bionic vision in Bionic Ever After? though it is not explained how this was accomplished
