Spy Cockroaches: German Startup Develops Bio-Robotic Insects for Intelligence & Rescue
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News18•11-01-2026, 07:31
Spy Cockroaches: German Startup Develops Bio-Robotic Insects for Intelligence & Rescue
- •A German startup, SWARM Biotactics, is developing bio-robotic cockroaches for intelligence gathering and search-and-rescue missions.
- •These 'spy cockroaches' will carry tiny 'mini backpacks' with electronic equipment, including GPS, microphones, and cameras.
- •The technology uses electrodes on the cockroach's antennae to subtly guide its direction, not fully control it.
- •Madagascar hissing cockroaches are chosen due to their size, allowing them to carry equipment and navigate tight spaces.
- •The project aims to access dangerous or difficult-to-reach areas where humans or traditional drones cannot go.
Why It Matters: Bio-robotic spy cockroaches are being developed to gather intelligence and assist in rescue operations.
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