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Cyborg Cockroaches Breathe Underwater!
7 Jul
Summary
- Cockroaches were equipped with a diving suit allowing underwater breathing.
- The suit features a miniaturized oxygen generator and waterproof shell.
- Potential uses include inspections, transport, and search-and-rescue missions.
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have engineered a groundbreaking diving suit for cockroaches, granting them the ability to breathe underwater. This innovative suit, featuring a miniaturized oxygen generator within a waterproof shell, isolates the insect's natural air intake from its surroundings.
Initially, the suit's dorsal mounting caused stability issues, but researchers resolved this, allowing the cyber-roaches to walk underwater smoothly for up to three hours. This advancement opens doors for new applications.
These unique amphibious insects could be utilized for tasks such as inspecting pipes, transporting small objects, and assisting in search-and-rescue missions. The technology's potential extends to other terrestrial cyborg insect platforms like locusts and beetles.
