It is not just the geoengineering of insects that poses a threat; the reality of swarms of artificial insects is now out there as well. There exist many mechanical hexapod invertebrates that have been made to spy on enemies foreign and domestic. Cyber insects can remain hidden in plain view while spying in areas that are off-limits to larger surveillance devices. These micro-robots could one day be used for artificial pollination, search and rescue missions, remote environmental monitoring, micro-fabrication, or even robotic-assisted surgery. Furthermore, genetically engineered “Frankenbugs” certainly have a highly lethal potential and can be engineered to resist any environmental influences. Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time) Clyde Lewis talks about CYBER BUG A BOO.
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