Cyborg Cockroaches: Future Spies & Rescuers With Backpacks?
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News18•06-01-2026, 12:35
Cyborg Cockroaches: Future Spies & Rescuers With Backpacks?
- •Researchers are developing "cyborg cockroaches" fitted with tiny electronic backpacks for spycraft and rescue missions.
- •Madagascar hissing cockroaches are chosen for their resilience, stealth, and ability to carry small devices (up to 15g).
- •Insects are guided by stimulating their antennae, with the long-term goal of autonomous, coordinated swarms.
- •Applications include military reconnaissance (tested with Bundeswehr) and disaster relief for search and rescue in hazardous zones.
- •Ethical treatment of insects is emphasized; larger swarm deployments are anticipated within 18-24 months.
Why It Matters: Tiny cyborg cockroaches could revolutionize surveillance and disaster response.
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