Robotic Rats controlled by remote control

[Valhalla1]

surely a repost but i couldnt find anything

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_medical/story.jsp?story=291019




<< The age of the robotic rodent is upon us. A study has shown the movements of a live rat can be controlled by using a laptop computer, a radio and a set of microelectrodes implanted into the animal's brain.

"Ratbot", as the creature has been named, could one day be used to rescue earthquake victims buried under rubble, seek out land mines or even, with the help of miniature video cameras, spy inside secret installations

if this research continues to advance, the age of Ratbot could be a prelude to the day when paralysed humans could operate artificial limbs, just like the half-human cyborgs of science fiction. >>




Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Man, wait till PETA gets hold of this. 😕

 

[Kelvrick]

I want an eaglebot. Or Monkeybot...

 

[Reliant]

I want a ferretbot....that would be soooooo cool.
Many good times would be had by all.

 

[Kelvrick]

<< I want a ferretbot....that would be soooooo cool.
Many good times would be had by all. >>


Except those whose pants you had ferretbot climb up and then proceed to munch on walnuts...

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

<< The experiment involved exploiting the principle that an animal can be trained to do tasks by stimulating "reward" regions of the brain that normally respond to food, drink and sex. >>

Ah, I will wait for the manbot, can't be too far off now 🙂

 

[Kelvrick]

<<

<< The experiment involved exploiting the principle that an animal can be trained to do tasks by stimulating "reward" regions of the brain that normally respond to food, drink and sex. >>

Ah, I will wait for the manbot, can't be too far off now 🙂 >>


Just curious, but you are female right? 😱

 

[Reliant]

<< Except those whose pants you had ferretbot climb up and then proceed to munch on walnuts... >>


At least I would have a good laugh...😉

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

<< Just curious, but you are female right? 😱 >>

LOL, yep.