Science is rapidly advancing toward bio-robots. Recently, students from the University of Queensland in Australia have developed a cockroach-inspired robot.
Designed to navigate areas that would be challenging for humans to access, this robot was created to assist in locating individuals trapped during natural disasters or similar emergencies.
The innovation involves a specific type of cockroach equipped with a small control device mounted on its back, connected to its nervous system.
“The research was conducted in the Bio-Robotics Laboratory, and experts believe the large-scale deployment of such robots could greatly benefit global efforts in managing post-disaster situations effectively.”
By locating survivors, aid such as food or medicine can be delivered promptly,” stated Fitzgerald.
This is not the only instance where researchers have focused on developing electronic devices to gather critical data.
A similar example involves jellyfish, which were fitted with electronic stimulators to control their speed and collect additional data from beneath the ocean’s surface.
Meanwhile, in September, researchers at Cornell University deployed robotic mushrooms to study their sensory signals, such as sensitivity to light, soil chemistry, and other environmental factors.
However, the rise of biohybrid robots has sparked ethical debates, with some researchers calling for increased oversight and regulation of such technologies.
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