Neil Harbisson (born July 27, 1982) is a Northern Irish-born artist and activist, best known as the world's first officially recognized cyborg. Born with achromatopsia, a condition that allows him to see only in black and white, he implanted an antenna called the 'Eyeborg' in 2004, which converts colors into sound frequencies, enabling him to perceive colors through hearing. Harbisson advocates for human augmentation and transpecies identity. His work explores the intersection of technology, perception, and identity. He founded the Cyborg Foundation to support similar projects. His story has been featured in global media, sparking debates on the future of human enhancement.
