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Spy Top Secret
Beetle SPY
Presented by :
• Mendrika Koloiko N°:16 Biology and Technology unite:Beetle
• Hery Lanto N°:17 Spy is born
• Océane N°:18
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-Introduction-
Beetle Spy is a concept that combines
Biology and Engineering to create
highly efficient surveillance devices:
biohybrid robotics.
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-Historical-
The first Beetle was
developed by researchers from
the University of California,
Berkeley in 2009, by the team
led by Michel Maharbiz.
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-Table of contents-
Cyborg Beetles Robotic Beetles
01 Real insect controlled 02 Machine inspired by
remotely nature
03 Applications
Objective of the
04 Ethical and Technological
Perspectives
creation
Conclusion
05 Summarize
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Cyborg
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Beetles
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-Cyborg Beetles-
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Background and Origin
Origin of the idea
Technical description
How does it work?
Advantages and Challenges
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Background and Origin
The concept of cyborg Beetle originates
from scientific approach: UT
Inspiration from nature to solve technological
challenges
Why insect?
● Naturally adapted to complex environment
● Movement is efficient and requires minimal
energy
● Can navigate small or dangerous spaces
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-Technical Description-
Microcontroller Sensors
implanted in the insect’s 1 2 To collect data
nervous system
Wireless communication Battery
to control movements and 3 4 A lightweight power
retrieve information source
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-Technology Used-
Microcontroller Wireless communication Battery
It plays a crucial role in Wireless technologies like Provides power to the
transforming a living Bluetooth or WI-FI for microcontroller
beetle into a controllable remote control and data
cyborg. transmission
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-Technology Used-
Microcamera
● Capturing images
SENSORS
and videos
Microphone
● Recording sound
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-Technical description-
Operations:
● Body control (legs,
wings) by electrical
impulses
● Natural behavior
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-Advantages- UT
Body Energy-efficient Mobility
Small size and energy-efficient Can navigate complex
natural camouflage compared to drones terrains effortlessly
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-Challenges- UT
Precision Lifespan Ethical
Limited precision Short lifespan of Ethical concerns about
in control the indects using living creatures
for technological
purposes
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Robotic
Beetles
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-Robotic Beetles-
Technical description
Body and structure, core
components, communication system
Operations
How does it work?
Advantages and Challenges
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Communication system
Remote control and data
transmission
Sensors
To collect data
Power source
Rechargeable batteries
with solar panels
Microcontroller
The brain of the device
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-Operation-
Assembly and Programming
Control Mechanism
Navigation
Data connection
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Smart Beetle -Advantages-
It uses Artifical Intelligence
Cost-effective
Cheaper than drones
Eco-friendly
It reduces environmental impact
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-challenges- UT
Environmental hazards Signal interference Technical challenge
Natural environment may The wireless Requires precise
hinder the robot’s communication can be engineering and
performance or damage disrupted in areas with programming
its components poor signal quality
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APPLICATIONS
WE NEED BEETLES SPIES
FOR WHAT??
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-Applications- UT
Espionage Search and rescue Scientific exploration Military exploration
Surveillance To locate victims Studies Covert observation,
without in disaster zones ecosystems that detection of
detection in case of are difficult for threats, real-time
kidnapping human to access monitoring
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-Ethical and
Technological
percepectives-
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-Ethics: Right or Wrong?-
Animal rights and welfare:
Implanting microcontrollers and
electrodes into insetcs means
modifying their nervous system,
which could potentially cause
them stress or harm.
Some critics argue that this is
a form of Biological
exploitation.
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-Ethical: Right or Wrong?-
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-Ethics: Right or Wrong?-
Scientific justification:
Supporters of cyborg beetles
argue that insects have simpler
nervous systems than mammals and
may not experience pain in the
same way.
However, there is still
incertainty about the ethical
limits of modifying living
creatures for technology.
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-Ethical: Right or Wrong?-
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-Ethics: Right or Wrong?-
Regulator and legal challenges:
Should there be ethical
guidelines for using biological
organisms in technology?
Some countries have regulations
on animal testing, but insects
are often excluded, making the
debate even more complex.
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-Tech Upgrades: smarter bugs-
Energy efficiency:
One of the biggest limitations
ofthe both cyborg and robotic
beetles is their battery life.
Researchers are exploring such
as miniature bio-batteries,
wireless energy transfer, and
even energy harvesting from the
insect’s own metabolism.
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-Tech Upgrades: smarter bugs-
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-Tech Upgrades: smarter bugs-
More advanced AI and control
systems::
Future developments in
artificial intelligence (AI)
could lead to better navigation,
decision-making, and real-time
adaptation for robotic beetles.
AI could also enhance cyborg
beetles by improving the
precision of movement control.
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-Tech Upgrades: smarter bugs-
Miniaturization of technology:
As components become smaller and
ligther, robotic beetles will
become more autonomous, and
cyborg beetles will require less
invasive implants, making them
more efficient and potentially
less harmful
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-Beyond Espionage-
Beyond military and
surveillance purposes, Beetle
Spy technology could have
beneficial civilian
applications:
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-Beyond Espionage-
Medical applications:
Researchers are investigating
the use of micro-robots inspired
by beetles to assist in non-
invasive surgeries, drug
delivery inside the human body,
and even diagnostics
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-Beyond Espionage-
Environmental monitoring:
Robotic beetles equiped with
sensors could be used could be
used to detect pollution,
monitor biodiversity, and asses
the health of ecosystems.
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-Beyond Espionage-
Diaster reposne:
In the aftermath of earthquakes,
fires, or collapsed buildings,
cyborg or robotic beetles could
enter small spaces to locate
survivors or measure toxic gas
levels.
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-What’ next?-
Should ethical concerns
limit technological
progress?
Future of beetle Spy: more
efficiency, less ethical
cocnerns, expanded uses
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-What’ Next?-
A final question to consider:
Should technological progress
always take priority over
ethical concerns, or should
ethical considerations shape the
future of innovation?
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-Conclusion-
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Beetle spy is a groundbreaking innovation:
● + Combines biology and robotics
● For surveillance, rescue and
exploration
● It offers many advantages, but
challenges such as battery life and
ethical concerns remain
❖ could beetle spies replace completely
drones in future?
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-Thank You-
Thank you for your attention!
If you have any questions we’d
be pleased to answer them.
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