Cyborg Cockroaches: How Robo-Roaches Could Aid Disaster Recovery

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RoachBot 2.0

Cyborg cockroaches may save your life. Improved electronics increase the robo-bugs’ remote navigation abilities.

• Sensors and chips are wired into cockroaches

• 2 sizes: simple or complex movements

• Lighter and smaller “backpacks” help on technical terrain

The cyborgs can still move naturally, potentially enabling swarm searches after natural disasters. While controlling a living thing is ethically controversial, the roachbots will improve precision with further development. skitters robotically under the cabinet… 

Augmented roachality
Related: Throwback to RoachBots 1.0

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