In a groundbreaking move, Singapore has deployed cyborg cockroaches to assist search operations in Myanmar after the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed over 3,000 people.
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Developed by HTX, Nanyang Technological University, and Klass Engineering, these insect-robot hybrids carry cameras and sensors to navigate rubble. Though no survivors have been found yet, they’ve aided in scanning hard-to-reach areas.
This marks the first real-world use of the technology, originally set for 2026.
