3D-printed suit for cyborg insects extends operations underwater
Researchers from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a 3D-printed 'diving suit' for cyborg cockroaches. This technology allows the insects to survive and operate underwater for up to three hours, potentially aiding in search-and-rescue missions.
Why it matters
This innovation demonstrates a practical application for bio-hybrid robotics in disaster zones where traditional robots may struggle to navigate.
Image: NTU Prof Hirotaka Sato (2nd from left), pioneer of the cyborg insect technology, holding a cyborg Madagascar hissing cockroach with the new diving suit, which has an oxygen generator, enabling the insect to survive underwater for three hours. Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a flexible “diving suit” for cyborg cockroaches, enabling the insects to survive, and move underwater and in low-oxygen environments for up to three hours.
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