Chinese Scientists Develop Remote-Controlled Cyborg Bees

Chinese Scientists Develop Remote-Controlled Cyborg Bees
………………..

Chinese researchers have turned bees into “cyborgs” by implanting tiny brain controllers that direct their movements, according to the MailOnline. The device, weighing less than a pinch of salt, attaches to a bee’s back and connects to its brain with micro-needles. In tests, bees obeyed commands to turn left or right 90% of the time.

Led by Professor Zhao Jieliang at the Beijing Institute of Technology, the project aims to use cyborg bees for rescue missions or covert surveillance. Equipped with cameras or sensors, the bees could gather information in tight spaces undetected. The system sends electrical pulses to the bee’s optical lobe, guiding flight. Despite advances, battery life and species-specific design remain challenges.

Other countries, including the US and Japan, are developing similar insect-based robots. Japan, for example, created a solar-powered remote-controlled cockroach for hazardous environments. Researchers highlight that cyborg insects offer stealth, mobility, and adaptability unmatched by synthetic robots.