so they can have children, obviously. cyborg's are still partially living, only with some mechanical parts. no reason to rip out their distinct biological traits
Ah, I got my androids and cyborgs confused. Cyborgs are humans with machine parts while androids are pure machines made to look and act human... I think?
I think many of you are confusing Cyborgs with Androids. Cyborgs are nothing but humans with artificial implants to replace or make stronger natural organs. Androids on the other hand are 100% artificial. So a Cyborg can give birth if it still has a uterus intact.
I did some translating... the breast is a bio(生体)(???)bag(バッグ). Shoulder was a little bit tricky... it's what I put or something like "Universal joint for shoulder cartridge".
NT110 said: I would think that a bio-android would be a machine that has some laboratory-created artificial parts, such as a heart created using human cells. If that is true, it wouldn't be a cyborg, since it doesn't have a soul, and was never completely human, but also wouldn't be a typical android, since it isn't made using metals, rubber, and plastics. That, or there is no actual thing as a bio-android. (?)
Byakugan01 said: You're describing an artificial cyborg.
Sounds like Realians from Xenosaga to me. They're grown in cellular vats using organic components. They're the pinnacle of robotics in Xenosaga since they can usually pass for humans unless they were bred for a combat role, in which case there might be... modifications... made to the normal simulated DNA template.
The artist calls them "cyborg"(in katakana). I translated it more and found it neat(and harder to translate) how the artist chose to use more technical terms... instead of just "bladder" , "breast", or "uterus". I wonder how the uterus in the 2nd cyborg is improved... we'll need a better skilled/motivated translator. Although I hope my translations answer your Qs
couldn't a bio-android be another name for a clone or artificial human (like Xenosaga's Realians) that are completely biological, but are more durable than humans and have a nuro-link or other type of device that lets them link to a computer?
Dacl73 said: Personally, if something has feelings and emotions, then I think it has a soul.
Take Subaru Nakajima for an example. She is a cyborg yet she has feelings for everyone. So cyborgs do have a soul.
Waste products and unnecessary coolant are released.
Can also secrete a lubrication fluid during sexual intercourse.Effectively, it performs the same as Ayana's one.
But when using seduction techniques to gather intelligence,
the uterine cervix can expand and contract at her will.Photon engineShoulder universal jointArtificial eye ballBiological mammary gland protection bagAble to distinguish things approximately 2km ahead.
Also able to see at a microscopic level.Vocal unitArtifical circulatory system central unit for organic tissue maintenanceTo maintain the body's original internal organs, artificial heart, lungs etc are controlled here.Listening deviceA stiff type of armour but has no adverse effects on posture.
A softer version is anticipated.Able to hear a pin drop 5km away.Like the mammary glands, this too has been enhanced by nano-machines, making it stronger then the original.
Pregnancy and child birth are possible, but is usually abstained from.Connection and power transmission socket for the arm.Memory enhancement processing unit. If the head is cut off from the body, memories will still exist for approximately 12 hours after.Artificial spineArtificial skullOrganic memory enhancement unitImpact resistant.
Shock resistant ability is approximately 80 times that of a normal person's.Recreated from the body's original mammary glands and reinforced by nano-machines.Soft abdominal armourTo maintain the organic parts of the body, nutrients from food are assimilated.
Food can be eaten like a normal person (Only a small amount is required).
Waste excretion is also possible.The photon engine is the source of the cyborg's life, as it is possible to convert the photon energy into various other forms.
The one Ayana has is especially excellent at this.Artificial digestive systemThe spine is 70 times stronger than that of a normal person's.Biological reproductive organBiological reproductive organ(improved model)Artificial urinary system