Smart Articulation

These Smart Articulation are designed to enhance the flexibility, strength, and durability of the metahuman body's joints. They consist of advanced cyberware implants that integrate seamlessly into the natural joint structure. With these augmentations, individuals can switch between various stretching and resilience modes, adapting their joints to different situations and physical demands. The stretching modes enable the joints to extend their range of motion beyond the normal limits, granting metahumans exceptional flexibility. Whether it's performing acrobatic stunts, contorting their bodies, or executing complex martial arts maneuvers, these smart joints allow for unparalleled agility and precision of movement. On the other hand, the resilience modes provide enhanced joint stability and durability. By activating these modes, metahumans can withstand intense impacts, absorb shocks, and resist joint dislocation or damage. This proves particularly beneficial in combat scenarios, where the added resilience can protect against enemy attacks or mitigate the risk of joint-related injuries during intense physical confrontations. Moreover, smart joints come equipped with advanced sensors and microprocessors that constantly monitor joint performance and provide real-time feedback to the user. This feedback enables metahumans to optimize their movements, adjust joint modes on the fly, and prevent overextension or strain on their joints. The customization options for smart joints are vast, allowing metahumans to fine-tune their joint augmentations according to their specific needs and preferences. They can adjust parameters such as joint flexibility, resistance, and response time, ensuring optimal performance in various activities, from sports and dance to combat and heavy lifting. Overall, smart joints revolutionize the capabilities of the metahuman body, elevating physical potential and enabling individuals to push the boundaries of what was previously considered possible. Whether it's for professional athletes, soldiers, or individuals seeking to enhance their physical prowess, these cyberware augmentations offer a new level of joint functionality, adaptability, and resilience.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

Smart Articulation is perhaps the best joint augmentations out there, combining both high levels of resilience and usability.
Components: The Smart Articulation system consists of several key components that work together to enhance the functionality and performance of the body's joints. Firstly cartilage, and connective tissue are replaced with smart materials that have the ability to adapt and respond to external stimuli. These smart materials can change their properties, such as stiffness or flexibility, based on the requirements of the joint movement.
Additionally, neural contacts are integrated into the Smart Articulation system, allowing for seamless communication between the joint and the central nervous system. This enables the joint to receive and transmit signals more efficiently, enhancing coordination and control.
Furthermore, shock gel bags are incorporated into the system to absorb and dissipate impact forces during joint movements. These gel bags act as cushions, reducing the strain and stress on the joint and surrounding tissues. This not only provides added comfort but also helps to prevent injuries and minimize wear and tear on the joint.
Implantation: The implantation of Smart Articulation is long but not excruciating. First, the surgeon replaces all the joints, cartilage, and connective tissue with smart materials. Second, they implant shock gel bags to increase the longevity of the joints and guarantee their lifetime usability.
Abilities: In the "normal" mode, the metahuman's body exhibits typical human elasticity and strength. They have the ability to move and perform physical tasks similar to an average person. However, in the soft mode, the joints of the metahuman become highly flexible, allowing the body to deform easily. This flexibility enables them to expand and contract their joints, allowing them to squeeze through narrow openings that would be impossible for an ordinary person. The only limitations in this mode are determined by the size of individual bones, such as the skull and hip, as well as the need to breathe. Additionally, the metahuman finds it remarkably easy to untie themselves from restraints like chains, ropes, or handcuffs. They can also effortlessly maneuver into tight spaces and hideouts due to their ability to contort their body. On the other hand, stiff mode grants the metahuman significantly rigid joints, making their entire body more resilient. Handholds become secure vices, and their grip strength increases overall. This mode provides protection during deep jumps by absorbing the user's weight through the joints, reducing the impact on their body. Climbing becomes easier, as the metahuman can firmly grasp surfaces, and close combat skills are enhanced. However, both the soft and stiff modes have a drawback when it comes to running. In the soft mode, the metahuman's body's rubbery texture and increased flexibility hinder their running speed, while in the stiff mode, the lack of freedom of movement restricts their running ability.

Item type

Cybernetic

Creation Date

2068

Rarity

Smart joints can be legally acquired without a license, and have a wide variety of uses But it's still decently rare for the average civilian.

Weight

Smart joints are roughly 10% heavier than the users' original joints.

Dimensions

Replaces the user's joints.

Base Price

15,000 nuyen