ScienceAugust 27, 2026

biorobotics

BY-oh-roh-BOT-iks

Definition

A field of engineering that applies the principles of biology and the study of living systems to the design and construction of robots.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'robotics,' which derives from the Czech word 'robota' (forced labor or drudgery).

In the news

In this article, biorobotics refers to the specific engineering discipline used to integrate electronics into insects, turning them into cyborgs capable of conducting search-and-rescue missions.

Scientists Turn Cockroaches Into Tiny Search-And-Rescue Responders [Watch]

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