How far away do you think we are from becoming cyborgs, and are there any benefits and consequences??

Question: How far away do you think we are from becoming cyborgs, and are there any benefits and consequences??
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Asked by Israr284 to Steve on 12 Nov 2017.
- Stephen Lang answered on 12 Nov 2017:
  
  It depends on what your idea of a cyborg is. There is already a device under development that will support a quadriplegic to stand and walk. I know this is not integrated with the body, but does carry out the actions that someones muscles would.

Question: How far away do you think we are from becoming cyborgs, and are there any benefits and consequences??