Robotic living cockroaches evolve with new technological magic

Researchers have hacked live cockroaches to create a very special search and rescue technology for disaster relief.

In earthquakes, tornadoes, or air strikes that occur in some parts of the world , countless lives are lost not only due to the direct impact of the disaster, but also due to those trapped in the rubble caused by these disasters. Photo: @ The Economic Times.

During search and rescue efforts, both professional and amateur rescue workers have to deal with certain dangerous situations, as digging through rubble creates the risk of collapse, as well as exposure to hazardous materials. Photo: @ RNZ.

Meanwhile, the time required for the search to be urgent and completed quickly, but the larger the affected area, the more difficult it will be to search effectively. Photo: @ Los Angeles Times.

So a team of scientists from Singapore and Japan believe they have a rather unique tool to offer search and rescue efforts: a swarm of cyborg cockroaches. Photo: @PETA.

Cyborg cockroach is a term used to describe creatures that exist in both living and robotic forms. Cyborg cockroaches involve attaching a robotic device to the insect’s back and controlling it remotely to perform various tasks. Photo: @ The Indian Express.

So how do you create a cyborg cockroach? The process takes just 15 to 20 minutes, says Hirotaka Sato, a professor at Nanyang Technological University. Photo: @ The Straits Times.

After the insects are anesthetized with CO2, the experts attach a wireless vacuum control module and lithium polymer battery in the form of a miniature backpack to the animal's upper chest. Photo: @Hirotaka Sato.

Next, an ultra-thin organic solar panel module measuring 0.004 mm thick is mounted on the upper surface of the abdomen. This ultra-thin organic solar panel module can produce an output power of 17.2 mW, which is used to activate the backpack system and help the cockroach move better. Photo: @Hirotaka Sato.

After these components were integrated into the cockroach, along with wires that stimulate the built-in leg segments, the new cyborg cockroach was put to the test. The battery was charged with sunlight for 30 minutes and then the system controlled the animal, which was asked to turn left and right via wireless remote control. Photo: @Hirotaka Sato.

And when it comes to navigating difficult terrain, a cyborg cockroach doesn’t need to be as intricately programmed to navigate over, under, and around obstacles in its path compared to a mere robot. So sending individual cyborg cockroaches into rubble like remote-controlled vehicles could be useful for rescue teams in search and rescue operations. Photo: @Hirotaka Sato.

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(According to Discover magazine)

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