BBC Wildlife Magazine·3 min read·medium
Scientists have built a tiny diving suit for ‘cyborg cockroaches’. And it could save human lives
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Sophie Ellis
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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University have developed a 3D-printed 'diving suit' for cyborg cockroaches to enable them to operate in underwater or low-oxygen environments. This technology aims to assist in search and rescue missions following natural disasters.
Imagine a swarm of cockroaches being released in the aftermath of a disaster zone. They scuttle under rubble and dive through flooded pipes. All the while, their attached infrared cameras scan for people. While it may sound like a science fiction film, scientists studying remote-controlled insects are gradually turning this into reality.
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