The ability of cyborg locusts to achieve directional movement in complex outdoor environments is critical for search and rescue missions.Currently,there is a lack of research on motion control for cyborg locusts in ou...The ability of cyborg locusts to achieve directional movement in complex outdoor environments is critical for search and rescue missions.Currently,there is a lack of research on motion control for cyborg locusts in outdoor settings.In this study,we developed cyborg locusts capable of performing directional locomotion in intricate outdoor environments,including jumping over obstacles,climbing slopes,traversing narrow pipelines,and accurately reaching predetermined targets along specified routes.We designed a miniature electrical backpack(10 mm×10 mm,0.75 g)capable of receiving stimulus parameters(frequency,duty ratio,and stimulation time)via Bluetooth commands from mobile phones.Electrical stimulation of locust sensory organs,such as the antennae and cercus,induced turning and jumping behaviors.Experi-mental testing of locust movement control was conducted under outdoor conditions with a short electrical stimulation interval.Results showed a positive correlation between locust turning angles and electrical stimulation parameters within a specified range,with an average jumping height exceeding 10 cm.Additionally,the success rate of locust turning and jumping behaviors correlated positively with the interval time between electrical stimulations.Adjusting these intervals during forward crawling phases increased the likelihood of the locusts jumping again.In conclusion,this study success-fully achieved directional locomotion control of cyborg locusts outdoors,providing insights and references for advancing search and rescue capabilities.展开更多
The idea of Cyborg initiates the blurring of frontiers between traditional gender roles in the post-modem era, transforming itself into a politicized entity. William Gibson＇s Neuromancer as an early introducer of the...The idea of Cyborg initiates the blurring of frontiers between traditional gender roles in the post-modem era, transforming itself into a politicized entity. William Gibson＇s Neuromancer as an early introducer of the Cyborg characters tries to dissolve the boundaries through his female characters by balancing the power quota with the help of the non-gendered entity of the Cyborg. According to Donna Haraway, there will be a dawn of new cyborg era causing a gender role reversal. The objective of this paper is to find whether such role reversal is at all possible.展开更多
The precise movement speed regulation is a key factor to improve the control effect and efficiency of the cyborg rats.However,the current stimulation techniques cannot realize the graded control of the speed.In this s...The precise movement speed regulation is a key factor to improve the control effect and efficiency of the cyborg rats.However,the current stimulation techniques cannot realize the graded control of the speed.In this study,we achieved the multi-level speed regulation of cyborg rats in the large open field and treadmill by specifically targeting the Cuneiform Nucleus(CnF)of the Mesencephalic Locomotor Region(MLR).Detailed,we measured the influence of each stimulation parameter on the speed control process which included the real-time speed,accelerated speed,response time,and acceleration period.We concluded that the pulse period and the pulse width were the main determinants influencing the accelerated speed of cyborg rats.Whereas the amplitude of stimulation was found to affect the response time exhibited by the cyborg rats.Our study provides valuable insights into the regulation of rat locomotion speed and highlights the potential for utilizing this approach in various experimental settings.展开更多
What we witness is that Oshii＇s narrative and patriarchal technology creates the female cyborgs, who simply mirror male heterosexual desire and who are denied agency in their role. Oshii does not imagine any possibil...What we witness is that Oshii＇s narrative and patriarchal technology creates the female cyborgs, who simply mirror male heterosexual desire and who are denied agency in their role. Oshii does not imagine any possibility that might destabilize his newly-imagined order, such as a cyborg that might upset heterosexuality. The absence of any female agency or desire in his cyber fantasy questions its subversive potential. Oshii seems to be immune to feminist theories on posthuman existence that conceptualizes subjectivity outside the gender polarities. Oshii describes a society where high technology only reinforces gender polarities. The representations of women＇s relationship to technology in Oshii＇s film, therefore, are quite problematic; the transgression of boundaries does not work out to reduce or annihilate domination by patriarchal needs and desires. Despite the fact that Oshii denies his female cyborgs a subject position other than that based exclusively in patriarchal fear and desire, his representations mark an ambivalence inherent in cyborg resistance, and feminist politics need to pay attention to such ambivalence.展开更多
Cyborg insects are living organisms combined with artificial systems,allowing flexible behavioral control while preserving biological functions.Conventional control methods often electrically stimulate sensory organs ...Cyborg insects are living organisms combined with artificial systems,allowing flexible behavioral control while preserving biological functions.Conventional control methods often electrically stimulate sensory organs like antennae and cerci but these invasive methods can impair vital functions.This study shows a minimally invasive approach using flexible,ultra-thin electrodes on the cockroach’s abdomen,avoiding contact with primary sensory organs.Using liquid evaporation for film adhesion provides a biocompatible process with excellent adhesive strength and electrical durability.Body surface stimulating component structures formed by utilizing an insect’s natural movement showed higher stability than conventional methods.These enable effective control of both turning and straight-line movements.This minimally invasive method maintains the insect’s natural behavior while enhancing cyborg functionality,extending the potential applications.展开更多
The integration of electronic stimulation devices with insects in the context of cyborg insect systems has great application potential,particularly in the fields of environmental monitoring,urban surveillance,and resc...The integration of electronic stimulation devices with insects in the context of cyborg insect systems has great application potential,particularly in the fields of environmental monitoring,urban surveillance,and rescue missions.Despite considerable advantages compared to the current robot technology,including flexibility,durability,and low energy consumption,this integration faces certain challenges related to the potential risk of charge accumulation caused by prolonged and repetitive electrical stimulations.To address these challenges,this study proposes a universal system for remote signal output control using infrared signals.The proposed system integrates high-precision digital-to-analog converters capable of generating customized waveform electrical stimulation signals within defined ranges.This enhances the accuracy of locomotion control in cyborg insects while maintaining real-time control and dynamic parameter adjustment.The proposed system is verified by experiments.The experimental results show that the signals generated by the proposed system have a success rate of over 76.25%in controlling the turning locomotion of cyborg insects,which is higher than previously reported results.In addition,the charge-balanced characteristics of these signals can minimize muscle tissue damage,thus substantially enhancing control repeatability.This study provides a comprehensive solution for the remote control and monitoring of cyborg insects,whose flexibility and adaptability can meet various application and experimental requirements.The results presented in this study lay a robust foundation for further advancement of various technologies,particularly those related to cyborg insect locomotion control systems and wireless control mechanisms for cyborg insects.展开更多
基金supported by Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province under Grant KYCX22_0290.
文摘The ability of cyborg locusts to achieve directional movement in complex outdoor environments is critical for search and rescue missions.Currently,there is a lack of research on motion control for cyborg locusts in outdoor settings.In this study,we developed cyborg locusts capable of performing directional locomotion in intricate outdoor environments,including jumping over obstacles,climbing slopes,traversing narrow pipelines,and accurately reaching predetermined targets along specified routes.We designed a miniature electrical backpack(10 mm×10 mm,0.75 g)capable of receiving stimulus parameters(frequency,duty ratio,and stimulation time)via Bluetooth commands from mobile phones.Electrical stimulation of locust sensory organs,such as the antennae and cercus,induced turning and jumping behaviors.Experi-mental testing of locust movement control was conducted under outdoor conditions with a short electrical stimulation interval.Results showed a positive correlation between locust turning angles and electrical stimulation parameters within a specified range,with an average jumping height exceeding 10 cm.Additionally,the success rate of locust turning and jumping behaviors correlated positively with the interval time between electrical stimulations.Adjusting these intervals during forward crawling phases increased the likelihood of the locusts jumping again.In conclusion,this study success-fully achieved directional locomotion control of cyborg locusts outdoors,providing insights and references for advancing search and rescue capabilities.
文摘The idea of Cyborg initiates the blurring of frontiers between traditional gender roles in the post-modem era, transforming itself into a politicized entity. William Gibson＇s Neuromancer as an early introducer of the Cyborg characters tries to dissolve the boundaries through his female characters by balancing the power quota with the help of the non-gendered entity of the Cyborg. According to Donna Haraway, there will be a dawn of new cyborg era causing a gender role reversal. The objective of this paper is to find whether such role reversal is at all possible.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFB1313501)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(LZ24F020003)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2293723)the Key R&D program of Zhejiang Province(2021C03003)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.226-2022-00051).
文摘The precise movement speed regulation is a key factor to improve the control effect and efficiency of the cyborg rats.However,the current stimulation techniques cannot realize the graded control of the speed.In this study,we achieved the multi-level speed regulation of cyborg rats in the large open field and treadmill by specifically targeting the Cuneiform Nucleus(CnF)of the Mesencephalic Locomotor Region(MLR).Detailed,we measured the influence of each stimulation parameter on the speed control process which included the real-time speed,accelerated speed,response time,and acceleration period.We concluded that the pulse period and the pulse width were the main determinants influencing the accelerated speed of cyborg rats.Whereas the amplitude of stimulation was found to affect the response time exhibited by the cyborg rats.Our study provides valuable insights into the regulation of rat locomotion speed and highlights the potential for utilizing this approach in various experimental settings.
文摘What we witness is that Oshii＇s narrative and patriarchal technology creates the female cyborgs, who simply mirror male heterosexual desire and who are denied agency in their role. Oshii does not imagine any possibility that might destabilize his newly-imagined order, such as a cyborg that might upset heterosexuality. The absence of any female agency or desire in his cyber fantasy questions its subversive potential. Oshii seems to be immune to feminist theories on posthuman existence that conceptualizes subjectivity outside the gender polarities. Oshii describes a society where high technology only reinforces gender polarities. The representations of women＇s relationship to technology in Oshii＇s film, therefore, are quite problematic; the transgression of boundaries does not work out to reduce or annihilate domination by patriarchal needs and desires. Despite the fact that Oshii denies his female cyborgs a subject position other than that based exclusively in patriarchal fear and desire, his representations mark an ambivalence inherent in cyborg resistance, and feminist politics need to pay attention to such ambivalence.
基金supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science under its Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI)(Nos.JP22K21343 and JP23K26077)Japan Science and Technology Agency(JST)under its JST-Mirai Program(No.JPMJMI21I1)RIKEN Junior Research Associate Program.
文摘Cyborg insects are living organisms combined with artificial systems,allowing flexible behavioral control while preserving biological functions.Conventional control methods often electrically stimulate sensory organs like antennae and cerci but these invasive methods can impair vital functions.This study shows a minimally invasive approach using flexible,ultra-thin electrodes on the cockroach’s abdomen,avoiding contact with primary sensory organs.Using liquid evaporation for film adhesion provides a biocompatible process with excellent adhesive strength and electrical durability.Body surface stimulating component structures formed by utilizing an insect’s natural movement showed higher stability than conventional methods.These enable effective control of both turning and straight-line movements.This minimally invasive method maintains the insect’s natural behavior while enhancing cyborg functionality,extending the potential applications.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3400200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 52075038 and 52375282)+1 种基金the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(grant SKS-2022031)the BIT Teli Young Fellow Recruitment Program(RCPT-20220005).
文摘The integration of electronic stimulation devices with insects in the context of cyborg insect systems has great application potential,particularly in the fields of environmental monitoring,urban surveillance,and rescue missions.Despite considerable advantages compared to the current robot technology,including flexibility,durability,and low energy consumption,this integration faces certain challenges related to the potential risk of charge accumulation caused by prolonged and repetitive electrical stimulations.To address these challenges,this study proposes a universal system for remote signal output control using infrared signals.The proposed system integrates high-precision digital-to-analog converters capable of generating customized waveform electrical stimulation signals within defined ranges.This enhances the accuracy of locomotion control in cyborg insects while maintaining real-time control and dynamic parameter adjustment.The proposed system is verified by experiments.The experimental results show that the signals generated by the proposed system have a success rate of over 76.25%in controlling the turning locomotion of cyborg insects,which is higher than previously reported results.In addition,the charge-balanced characteristics of these signals can minimize muscle tissue damage,thus substantially enhancing control repeatability.This study provides a comprehensive solution for the remote control and monitoring of cyborg insects,whose flexibility and adaptability can meet various application and experimental requirements.The results presented in this study lay a robust foundation for further advancement of various technologies,particularly those related to cyborg insect locomotion control systems and wireless control mechanisms for cyborg insects.
