Robot Suicide in South Korea: Depressed Cyborg Leaps to Death Due to Work Pressure

Medicine & Technology Jul 07, 2024

A cyborg in South Korea jumped to its death, with some reporting it was the first case of robot suicide. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Cyborg Cockroach Helps Locate Earthquake Survivors, Opens a New Paradigm in Search and Rescue Missions

Dec 08, 2023

Madagascar hissing cockroaches fitted with sensors and electrodes can help search for earthquake survivors. Read the article to find out more.

Cyborg for 7 Years: 36-Year-Old Man Lived Wearing a Brain-Computer Interface for Almost a Decade and His Implant Still Robustly Functions

Aug 18, 2022

When Nathan Copeland started wearing his BCI, people said it would last five years but for almost 10 years now, it’s still functioning. Read to know more.

'I Choose To Be a Cyborg': Why I Implanted Computer Chips in My Hands

Sep 21, 2020

I have computer chips in my hands. The tiny (2 by 12 millimeters) glass ampules are nestled just under the skin on the back of each of my hands and were implanted by a local body piercer several years ago.

Scientists Develop New 'Cyborg-Like' Technology to Monitor Health and Tumors

Aug 17, 2020

Researchers have created a new polymer coating to cover cyborg-like technology, improving the machine's energy efficiency and to better monitor health and track tumors.

Scientists Make Bomb-Sniffing Bugs Inspired by Locust's Ability to Smell and Trace Explosives

Aug 15, 2020

Researchers found that locusts can smell explosives and determine their location. This ability is what inspires scientists to make bomb-sniffing cyborg locusts, but there are a few technical concerns that need to be aswered before using them in the field.

Employees Implanted With ID Microchip: Swedish Company Turning Humans Into Cyborgs

Apr 05, 2017

Just like a science fiction, employees of a Swedish firm are offered to get Micro-chipped. The chip is said to facilitate access to company systems and security.

Cyborg System Lets Human Minds Control Cyborg Turtles

Mar 31, 2017

Researchers plans to use cyborg turtles in military and surveillance. The turtles are controlled by human minds using cyborg system

Cyborg Roaches Might One Day Save Your Life

Mar 31, 2015

A group of scientists from Texas A&M University have developed 'cyborg roaches' that may in the future be used to locate disaster survivors and collect crucial information.