Why in news?
- A new sniffing robot equipped with a biological sensor that uses the antennae of locusts could help advance disease diagnosis and improve security checks.
- The robot uses the antennae of a locust to diagnose disease and improve security checks.
- Locusts smell with their antennae. The scientists will use the locust's antennae to hone the computer's scent detection abilities.
Key facts about the Bio-hybrid robot
- Bio-hybrid robots are those that combine biological and artificial components, such as electronics and mechanics.
- Using biological components can provide benefits such as increased dexterity, adaptability, and energy efficiency.
- These rebuilt biological functions in mechanical systems will give a better understanding of biological designs.
