Scientists create cyborg moths

In the big picture, we want to know whether we can control the movement of moths for use in applications such as search and rescue operations, says Alper Bozkurt, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State and co-author of a paper on the work. “The idea would be to attach sensors to moths in order to create a flexible, aerial sensor network that can identify survivors or public health hazards in the wake of a disaster.”