A German company is implementing an idea so far of science fiction, but that considers it feasible with current technology. Swarm Biotactics It is developing swarms of robots created from living cockroacheswhich can be directed, thanks to some ‘backpacks’ in miniature, to perform Surveillance missions.
Swarm Biotactics, founded in 2024is focused on the development of highly scalable biorrobotic systems for defense, security and response to catastrophes. The CIBORG insects What proposes are designed to operate In high -risk environmentswhere drones and other machines cannot reach: chaotic, inaccessible and difficult land areas.
The Biorrobotic swarms They are formed by cockroaches equipped with a personalized ‘backpack’. This Technological backpack That insects carry behind them allows us to direct their movement, data collection in real time and short -range encrypted communication, which makes each insect a Biorrobotic exploreraccording to Nextgen Defense.
‘We are entering a decade in which access, autonomy and resilience define the geopolitical advantage. Conventional systems fail where control is most needed: Denied areas, collapsed infrastructure, politically complex land. SWARM is the first company that is creating a completely new robotics category: biologically integrated systems, enhanced by AI and large -scale drop -down for persistent intelligence in places where no terrestrial drone or robot can access, ‘he said Stefan WilhelmCEO of Swarm Biotactics, in a statement.
These Biorrobotic modular swarms They combine the natural mobility of living organisms with artificial intelligence, advanced sensors and intelligence of swarm. Technology will be difficult to detectwith an extremely low firm, and constitutes an option profitable For massive displays against conventional solutions. The capacity of the device to obtain and transmit data in real time also does so indicated in espionage missions.
‘Our Biorrobots – based on live insects – are equipped with neuronal stimulationSafe communication sensors and modules. They can go individually or act autonomously in Enjambres‘, Wilhelm explained to Reuters.
In June, the company got a financing round of 10 million eurosraising the total raised to 13 million. The round was backed by an International Investor Consortium from Europe, USA and Australia, including VerTex Ventures Us, Possible Ventures and Capnamic, which was the first investor in the initial phase. Other investors that support Swarm Biotactics from the beginning have also expanded their participation in the high demand.
This fundraising will allow the company move from the research phase to the field deployment of his biorrobots. The company plans to start pilot programs in Europe and North America with defense, national security and emergency response agencies, as well as climb the production of backpacks with patented sensors, neuronal interfaces and swarm infrastructure.