THE CYBORG ZOO
A cyborg is an organism that has both artificial and natural systems. Current advancements in biotechnology has sprung a menagerie of cyborg creatures. Some seem to be inspired from bad science fiction movies while others are very useful.
Here is the cyborg zoo, a collection of living organisms that have been "assimilated", starting with the lowest Phyla.
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What if slime can grow legs? This is the answer. |
This bonsai of a cyborg is based on the common American cockroach. What's the best way to get at a nemesis then to have this cyborg crawl across the sushi bar into their sashimi? |
Cornell U.'s scratch and sniff Moth.
A mixture of defunct entertainment technology and weird science, Cornell's moth is controlled by a nano pheromone dispenser stuck to its back. |
It's not enough that moths are tormented by artificial light, now DARPA has commanded the humble insect to fly in any direction. |
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The army is recruiting this though beetle. Comes ready with battle armor and mean pincers. |
Maybe the most creative use for the scourge of the northern lake fisheries, make a sea hag's brain control a robots. |
Dr. Evil just couldn't resist. |
Get this critter to crawl through tight spaces, It will wire a building for internet or look for survivors under rubble. |
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With a connector in its head, the Chinese cyborg pigeon fly like any other remote controlled plane. Maybe RC enthusiasts will find it at Wal-Mart soon.... |
The CIA's Acoustic Kitty
This is a technology from the crazy cloak and dagger days of the cold war. Recently declassified, the acoustic kitty can be a great prop in a 007 movie. |
The ultimate in laziness, the monkey thinks and his robot arm feeds it. This super monkey can also control a walking robot halfway across the word with just the power of his thoughts. |
While a far cry from the cyborg technology found in Stark Trek, today's technology is helping people tremendously not enslaving them. |
