Nic Harverson at Gizmodo Australia reports that a team of scientists at North Carolina University have successfully developed a system to remotely control cockroaches (of the larger variety at this point it appears). This is achieved by attaching electrodes to the hapless bug’s cerci and antennae which are then connected to a microcontroller and wireless receiver/transmitter kit mounted on the little fellas back.
It reminds me of the scene in the Fifth Element where one of Zorg’s fixers pilots a remote controlled cockroach to spy on President Linberg, which the president then squashes with his shoe.
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