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06/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Insects turned into “soft robots” as they have artificial devices embedded on their backs

As if actual robots were not eerie enough, Singapore-based researchers reported their recent success at transforming beetles into “soft robots.” A Soft Robotics article detailed their method of planting artificial feedback devices on the backs of the insects, allowing them to assume direct control over the animals’ flight. Theirs is the first study to report […]

02/01/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Genetically engineered cyborg dragonflies now being weaponized for surveillance missions

Imagine a swarm of genetically-engineered cyborg insects capable of flying around undetected while engaging in spying and other activities on behalf of government intelligence, the military or law enforcement agencies – or for that matter, a foreign power or terrorist organization. It may sound like science fiction, but the technology is real, and it’s very […]

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