Could Cyborg Cockroaches Save Your Life? Posted by imus on June 23, 2014 Posted in: History-Science-Interesting. A cockroach outfitted with front and rear electrodes as well as a “backpack” for wireless control. PHOTOGRAPH BY ALPER BOZKURT, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY It seems to be using an Arduino micro-controller. Could Cyborg Cockroaches Save Your Life?. Posts navigation ← beer list: week ending 06/22 LightSail is Ready for Launch! Join Us as the Countdown Begins | The Planetary Society →