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LEPIDOPTERAN DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A cockroach fitted with an electronic device that guides it in the performance of a task, especially in a place that is dangerous or inaccessible to humans.

DEF

biorobot: an animal that can be controlled electronically by a human.

CONT

Robomoths are used as lepidopteran mine detectors.

OBS

insectoid: a robot which resembles an insect, especially a robot with several sets of legs.

OBS

Compare "mechpod".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Cafard muni d'un sac à dos électronique à la place des ailes qui déclenche sur commande le mouvement désiré. Conçu pour assurer la surveillance des canalisations industrielles, ou la pollinisation de végétaux choisis.

Key term(s)
  • biorobot

Spanish

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