Employees of the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have announced the development of an innovative technology to speed up the process of creating cyborg cockroaches. One such insect can be “assembled” in 68 seconds. Miniature devices, resembling backpacks, contain electronic components that stimulate the insect: for example, irritation of the left antenna makes the cockroach turn to the left, while not harming it. Previously, scientists used wireless devices to control the cockroaches' movements, which required manual assembly and took about half an hour. Now, with the robotic arm, the process has been reduced to 68 seconds. First, the insects are put to sleep with carbon dioxide, then fixed on a platform with metal bars and automatically fitted with electronics. A computer vision system determines the optimal attachment points, and a robotic arm installs the necessary components. Once the installation is complete, the pins are removed and the cockroach can move freely. According to the authors of the project, cyborg cockroaches can become a valuable tool in rescue operations, environmental monitoring and exploration of hard-to-reach places. Due to their small size, they are able to penetrate areas inaccessible to humans and remotely transmit collected data. In the near future, the authors plan to develop a technology that would allow coordinating the actions of a large number of such cyborgs