Biology in the background Moths use their antennae for detecting airborne chemicals, just as we do with our noses, only with much higher sensitivity. For example, female moths can detect, at ...

Researchers have now developed a novel bio-hybrid drone by combining robotic elements with odor-sensing antennae from silkworm moths. Their innovation, which integrates the agility and precision ...

Researchers in Japan have created a drone using a silkworm moth antenna that can track scents, an innovation that could aid in disaster victim search and rescue missions.The team led by associate ...

Wing it as a majestic moth with this head piece, complete with proboscis (a moth's tongue-like mouthpart) and antennae. To get started, print out two copies of the antennae template PDF (3.7MB). a ...

Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.

a system used to measure electrical signals from insect antennae in response to odors. The male silkworm moth has an extraordinary ability to detect female pheromones from astonishing distances ...

The drone successfully traced the pheromone plume of female silkworm moths over an approximate distance of 5 m, demonstrating its enhanced navigation capability and potential for applications in ...

Researchers from Shinshu University and Chiba University develop a novel bio-hybrid drone using odor-sensing antennae from silkworm moths. Incorporation of an electroantennography (EAG ...