Battle Bugs

[Firehorse]

The Pentagon's battle bugs

In addition the insects' limitations listed above, I would add their seasonal nature, danger from weather (rain/wind/extreme temperature), predators (other, "normal" insects, spiders, birds, & mammals)!

http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/080204-cyborg-insect.html

It also appears that honey bees can be trained to recognize individuals; whether or not they can be trained to salute and obey orders is another matter.
Entomologists are skeptical. According to the BBC, Dr George McGavin of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History said it appeared impossible to connect the technology to the right places during the metamorphic phase, particularly with regard to flight.
Museum entomology expert Stuart Hine added, "I feel that the reality of such cyborg fusion between insect and machine lies squarely in the realms of fiction."

 

[Salty Dog]

The Pentagon's battle bugs

In addition the insects' limitations listed above, I would add their seasonal nature, danger from weather (rain/wind/extreme temperature), predators (other, "normal" insects, spiders, birds, & mammals)!

http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/080204-cyborg-insect.html

Interesting mate, I guess we now have the Frankensteinbug.

Personally, I prefer nanobots, no need to feed those critters.

 

[PullerRommel]

So would they sick thousnads of killer bees on squads?
I imagine it would be a good weapon for making people run in random directions and take there mind off the battlefield.

 

[Firehorse]

The killer bees are afflicted by mites. Recently they were reports of huge # of bees in the US not returning to their hives at all.
Besides, any living thing can get out of control.The dog was domesticated for millenia, but yet it still occasionaly attacks it's owners! War elephants were so terrified on one ancient battlefield that they turned and run, killing their own side's soldiers. Dolphins sometimes don't come back to their handlers.

That Fly on the Wall Could Be an American Cyborg Spy

 

[shaunx]

Insect cyborgs

Hello there,
This article made to know more about Insect Cyborgs.thanks for the details.

 

[shaunx]

Metal armour..

hello there,
Thats was funny. I think we have to wear Metal Armour with a little shock that wont effect our body. This can lead the insects,bees to ground.

 

[racer47]

damn bugs

I hate bugs anyway, and I don't see how it would be cost effective for the military to implement thousands of little army bugs.