A team of Australian researchers from the University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales is developing giant cyborg cockroaches capable of carrying medical equipment to reach victims trapped in locations inaccessible to rescuers. These so-called "roboachs" use the giant burrowing cockroach from Queensland and manage to complete 95% of injection attempts when positioned less than 15 centimeters from the target, with a success rate of 72% for the complete movement and injection process. Some cockroaches are equipped with cameras to capture images of the site, while others carry miniaturized remotely-controlled injection systems. The goal is that, within five to ten years, these cockroaches could operate in real rescue missions, providing assistance to victims in destroyed buildings, tunnels, or caves before human teams can arrive.
Jornal Económico29/08/26, 20:06
