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leevonk | October 05, 2006

The roborat is a 'cyborg' rat, guided by remote control via electrodes implan...

leevonk | October 05, 2006

The roborat is a 'cyborg' rat, guided by remote control via electrodes implanted in its brain. The electrodes are implanted in the left and right whisker sensory areas of the brain for directional guidance, and electrodes are implanted in the MFB area to reward the rat(gives the rat a euphoric sensation). The roborat was created at the Chapin Lab at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

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  • when this technology can save lifes, i hope it will not be your life because you don't deserve it...

  • This is being suggested to go into soldiers, DARPA funded it.

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  • I just get the feeling that there is something wrong with this...

  • i totally support military use of cyborgs of any kind.

    screw your ethics, i want human brain cells on chips. you know thy can do it, why won't they :(

  • i dont understand the point of this. i just feel sorry for the rat.

  • Yes it is a fully alive rat with a mind of it's own. Rats have a pleasure center in the brain that they put part of the implant into. Rats will do ANYTHING to have this stimulated, they find rats will cross electric grids to have the pleasure center stimulated that starving rats wouldn't cross for food. The rat works to have the pleasure spot stimulated, much like a dog does tricks for treats

  • is it still alive?

  • Earlier this week I discovered Roborat and I was shocked. Robomonkey is probably being worked on right now.

  • great pet toy! How much is it?

  • or below...I was trying to post the vid but had youtube issues

  • kramer--try reading, anyone interested in the article that backs what I said, send me a message and I'll send you the link. I am also sending to the moron above me

  • stfu youre an idiot

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