A new swarm navigation algorithm developed by scientists allows cyborg insects to navigate challenging terrain without getting stuck. This breakthrough in swarm robotics has potential applications in disaster relief, search-and-rescue missions, and infrastructure inspection.
Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain. The new algorithm represents a significant advance in swarm robotics . It could pave the way for applications in disaster relief , search-and-rescue missions, and infrastructure inspection.
Cyborg insects are real insects equipped with tiny electronic devices on their backs -- consisting of various sensors like optical and infrared cameras, a battery, and an antenna for communication -- that allow their movements to be remotely controlled for specific tasks. Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Osaka University, and Hiroshima University have developed this algorithm. Professor Hirotaka Sato from NTU Singapore's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering first demonstrated the control of a single cyborg insect in 2008. However, a single insect is insufficient for operations such as search-and-rescue missions. Prof Sato and his partners from Singapore's Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) and Klass Engineering and Solutions demonstrated how cyborg insects may be used for search and rescue operations in the future
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