Advances in the Design and Control of Cyborg Hissing Cockroaches: Machine Learning, Motion Tracking, and Temperature Control with a Perspective on Search and Rescue Operations

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1752528116

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• Keywords: Gromphadorhina portentosa, environmental control, locomotion, temperature, cyborg cockroaches

• Abstract: This study investigates the use of Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) as cyborg insects for search and rescue operations. We review recent advances in machine learning, motion tracking, and environmental control systems for characterizing and controlling cockroach locomotion. A novel motion tracking and temperature control system was developed to examine how thermal conditions impact cockroach movement patterns. Experimental results indicate that locomotor performance peaks between 18-30°C, with decreased activity at higher temperatures, contrary to predictions based on ectotherm physiology. Maximum velocity, acceleration, and detention percentage emerged as the most temperature-sensitive parameters. Our findings remark the importance of precise environmental control in cockroach locomotion studies and cyborg development. We discuss current limitations in stimulation methods, control interfaces, and power systems that must be addressed to enable practical search and rescue applications. This work provides a foundation for further research on environmental influences and locomotor control in cyborg cockroach systems.