Scientists turn cockroaches into cyborgs without causing them pain

September 30, 2023

Scientists have turned cockroaches into cyborgs without causing them any pain. The new technology allows for remote control of insects using electrical signals. Damaging the cockroaches leads to a shorter lifespan and inefficiency in their work. To combat this, scientists have developed tiny non-invasive backpacks that send pulses to the roach's antennae. Researchers successfully tested a cyborg cockroach by making it run on a small S-shaped track and overcome an obstacle course made of stones.