Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Cyborg Cockroaches Are Coming

 No.

Just no.

From the Daily Mail: 

Cyborg cockroaches designed to complete tasks inside your HOME can carry objects across the room, transform into a display and draw objects on paper

  • Cyborg cockroaches could soon be unleashed in homes to complete tasks
    Scientists programmed them to transport objects, along with other skills
    The team calls them 'Calmbots,' which can reach places other robots cannot 

Japanese researchers envision a future where swarms of cyborg cockroaches roam freely inside homes, carrying out a variety of small tasks.

A team at the University of Tsukuba modified Madagascar cockroaches with cybernetic implants that navigate the insects up walls and across floors – places other robots have difficult accessing.

Called 'Calmbots,' the cockroaches were installed with electrodes, a chip antenna, battery and a pixel strapped to its back that can be used as a display....

....MUCH MORE

Techthirsty has an explainer:

All You Need To Know About Cyborg Cockroaches