Control remote pigeons

Chinese scientists have succeeded in ordering pigeons through remote controls.

Researchers at Robot Technology Research Center under Shandong University of Technology and Engineering have succeeded in using a microelectrode that is implanted in the brain of a pigeon to control its flight. Turn right, left, up or down. This microelectrode produces stimulating signals on different areas of the pigeon's brain depending on the information sent by the computer to the computer, thus causing them to fly along the route. is outlined.

Su Xuecheng, the lead researcher, said this is the first time an experiment like this has been done in the world. He also said he had done the same experiments on mice two years ago, and the upgrade of the design and technology of the implant was the main reason for this success.

In addition to Chinese scientists, The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is also investigating how to control animals.

In early 2006, DARPA announced a project to create shark's brain signals, enabling scientists to precisely control the activity of these fierce animals. The goal of this project is to be able to use sharks as a patrol force on the deep waters of the ocean.

So far, the Chinese team has not yet said how these controlled pigeons will be applied.

This technology may have many practical applications for mankind, but it does not exclude it being used for war purposes, replacing reconnaissance or bombing missions.

HOANG TUNG