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kkeerroo
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Cyborgs

I found a couple of videos on YouTube that are interesting and decided to create a general thread for them.
From the Wikipedia:
"The term cyborg, a portmanteau of cybernetic organism, is used to designate an organism which is a mixture of organic and mechanical (synthetic) parts. Generally, the aim is to add to or enhance the abilities of an organism by using technology."

A guy has built what he calls a "Cockroach Controlled Mobile Robot".
A cockroach is stuck into a frame with sticky-back velcro so that it is running across the top of a mouse ball which then controlls the motors of the robot. Exterenal sensors turn on and off LEDs in front of the cockroach to guide it around obsticals.
here are the two videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwZD59Ic9T8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg5EvrSdsHg

Looks like a great conversation piece for parties.
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I am a cyborg! Twisted Evil

I am fitted with optical enhancments on my face. They are technically refered to as glasses Laughing Laughing

Post Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:35 am 
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