Researchers at the University of Queensland are developing “Paraborgs,” cyborg cockroaches equipped with cameras and remotely activated medical injectors for potential use in disaster rescue operations. The North Queensland giant burrowing cockroaches are controlled remotely through implanted electrodes and microchips, allowing researchers to guide them through difficult, debris-filled terrain. The technology is designed to eventually help locate and provide emergency assistance to people trapped in areas that rescuers cannot easily reach. Researchers and emergency officials hope cyborg insect rescue teams could be deployed in real-world emergencies within the next five to 10 years.
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