Firehorse
April 2nd, 2008, 09:40 PM
The Pentagon's battle bugs (http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Front_Page/JD03Aa01.html)
In addition the insects' limitations listed above, I would add their seasonal nature, danger from weather (rain/wind/extreme temperature), predators (other, "normal" insects, spiders, birds, & mammals)!
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/080204-cyborg-insect.html
It also appears that honey bees can be trained to recognize individuals; whether or not they can be trained to salute and obey orders is another matter.
Entomologists are skeptical. According to the BBC, Dr George McGavin of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History said it appeared impossible to connect the technology to the right places during the metamorphic phase, particularly with regard to flight.
Museum entomology expert Stuart Hine added, "I feel that the reality of such cyborg fusion between insect and machine lies squarely in the realms of fiction. (http://technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=571)"
In addition the insects' limitations listed above, I would add their seasonal nature, danger from weather (rain/wind/extreme temperature), predators (other, "normal" insects, spiders, birds, & mammals)!
http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/080204-cyborg-insect.html
It also appears that honey bees can be trained to recognize individuals; whether or not they can be trained to salute and obey orders is another matter.
Entomologists are skeptical. According to the BBC, Dr George McGavin of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History said it appeared impossible to connect the technology to the right places during the metamorphic phase, particularly with regard to flight.
Museum entomology expert Stuart Hine added, "I feel that the reality of such cyborg fusion between insect and machine lies squarely in the realms of fiction. (http://technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=571)"