Surgically implanted micro-platforms and microsystems in arthropods and methods based thereon

摘要

A method is provided for producing an arthropod comprising introducing a microsystem such as a MEMS device into an immature arthropod under conditions that result in producing an adult arthropod with a functional microsystem permanently attached to its body. A method is also provided for producing a robotic apparatus. The method can comprise introducing a microsystem such as a MEMS device into an immature arthropod under conditions that result in producing a robotic apparatus with the microsystem permanently attached to the body of the adult arthropod.

主权项

1. A method for producing an arthropod, comprising:
introducing a microsystem into an immature arthropod under conditions that allow growth of the immature arthropod into an adult arthropod thus producing the adult arthropod that is implanted with the microsystem substantially free of injury and without hindering physical functions of the adult arthropod, wherein the microsystem is functional and attached to the body of the adult arthropod, and wherein the microsystem is introduced when the immature arthropod is at a development stage that includes a molting period prior to that of the adult arthropod such that development into the adult arthropod heals an initial injury to the immature arthropod caused by the introducing the microsystem.