Remote Controlled Animals

Remote control animals are animals that are controlled remotely by humans. Some applications require electrodes to be implanted in the animal's nervous system connected to a receiver which is usually carried on the animal's back. The animals are controlled by the use of radio signals. The electrodes do not move the animal directly, as if controlling a robot, rather, they signal a direction or action desired by the human operator and then stimulate the animal's reward centres if the animal complies. They can be considered as cyborgs since they combine electronic devices with an organic life form. Because of the surgery required, and the moral and ethical issues involved, there has been criticism aimed at the use of remote control animals. Several species of animals have been successfully controlled remotely. These include moths, beetles, cockroaches, rats, dogfish sharks, mice and pigeons. 

In the following, a regular old roach is turned into a cyborg via the attachment of a chip backpack. Wires are surgically connected to its antennae, and then its actions can be controlled. A regular old roach is turned into a cyborg via the attachment of a chip backpack. Some wires are surgically connected to its antennae and then the insect's actions can be controlled. The method is similar to the one used to treat Parkinson's disease and for cochlear implants. The inventors sees the technology as one that will allow insights into how the human brain works. It's also hoped to become a training tool for those pursuing the neurological sciences. The remote controlled cockroach kits are available to buy at low prices. The inventors also took into consideration how the cockroach would feel. As the roach adapts quickly, it's believed that it doesn't experience any trauma when being fitted with the pack.