Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit
Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University created a flexible diving suit for cockroaches. This suit allows the insects to survive underwater and in low-oxygen areas for up to three hours.
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Researchers made a special suit for cockroaches. This suit lets them swim and move well under water. The bugs can also live where there is little oxygen. They can do this for about three hours. This study was shared in the journal Nature Communications.
Why it matters
This small robot could help rescue teams find people in hard-to-reach places. It shows how insects can become useful helpers after disasters.
- Who made the diving suit?
- Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University made it.
- What can the cockroach do in the suit?
- It can survive underwater and move through low-oxygen spots.
- How long can it last?
- The insect can stay alive for up to three hours.
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The suit is designed for future rescue missions.
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It can survive in low-oxygen environments.
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