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Robots Assimilate Into Cockroach Society

Posted by Zonk on from the good-to-see-the-robots-making-new-friends dept.

sufijazz writes "Scientists have gotten tiny robots to not only integrate into cockroach society but also control it. 'This experiment in bug peer pressure combined entomology, robotics and the study of ways that complex and even intelligent patterns can arise from simple behavior. Animal behavior research shows that swarms working together can prosper where individuals might fail, and robotics researchers have been experimenting with simple robots that, together, act a little like a swarm.' The BBC also has a video story on this."

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  1. Re:I for one by Lordplatypus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I would assume the easiest way to get the roaches into a Motel would be Female Robotic Roaches. At least for a few minutes anyways.

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    Diplomacy is the art of saying, 'Nice doggie!' till you can find a rock.-- Wynn Catlin
  2. Re:Overheard underneath the stove by Garabito · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Damn! Where are my mod points when I need them?