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The Matrix getting closer
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/2009...cybugspies

Quote:To power the devices, instead of relying on batteries, the hope is to convert the heat and mechanical energy the insect generates as it moves into electricity. The insects themselves could be optimized to generate electricity.


When the researchers can properly control the insects using the embedded devices, the cybugs might then enter the field, equipped with cameras, microphones and other sensors to help them spy on targets or sniff out explosives. Although insects do not always live very long in the wild, the cyborgs' lives could be prolonged by attaching devices that feed them.
07-14-2009 12:11 PM
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RE: The Matrix getting closer
(07-14-2009 12:11 PM)DrTorch Wrote:  http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/2009...cybugspies

Quote:To power the devices, instead of relying on batteries, the hope is to convert the heat and mechanical energy the insect generates as it moves into electricity. The insects themselves could be optimized to generate electricity.


When the researchers can properly control the insects using the embedded devices, the cybugs might then enter the field, equipped with cameras, microphones and other sensors to help them spy on targets or sniff out explosives. Although insects do not always live very long in the wild, the cyborgs' lives could be prolonged by attaching devices that feed them.

You know that this technology will be adapted eventually by law enforcement to snoop the hell around. At least we could swat the little SOB's...03-lmfao
07-14-2009 03:22 PM
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RE: The Matrix getting closer
Along those lines - utilizing fast food aficionados to power the fryers....

http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/07/burg...eed-bumps/
07-14-2009 04:46 PM
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