Advances in microelectronics are making yesterday's science fiction into tomorrow's future inventions.
Scientists at the University of California have implanted beetles with miniaturized electronics that allows the insects to be controlled.
Research presented at a conference in Italy demonstrated a new technology for creating "cyborg insects".
The flying beetles receive wireless signals from a mobile transmitter that controls the insect. Varying impulses trigger an appropriate response from the beetle so that it fly’s according to its handler.The insect can be made to take-off, land, hover, or follow a given flight path.
Previous research concentrated on moths but giant flower beetles were easier to operate and could carry larger payloads because of their size.Further advances with nanobots and miniaturization will allow heat sensors and cameras to be embedded into the bugs. The insect could then be used for surveillance or search and rescue missions.
this inovation benefit to the spy or someone who want to investigate something...look very cute but actually very dangerous,haha.....nice technology
ReplyDeleteWow, this picture is so awesome i dont need to read the article because the picture had explain briefly about the invention of robot bugs in the future
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