Researchers from the North Carolina State University have developed a new technology to remote control cockroaches. They have made use of video game technology to control the insects on autopilot.

They have made use of Microsoft's motion-sensing Kinect system for the same. The Microsoft system has been incorporated into an electronic interface that is developed by the researchers at the university. The technology is being used by them to see how the cockroaches respond to remote control.

In addition, they are focusing on developing technology by which these insects on autopilot are used to map the dynamic environments. The progress of insect is being tracked by the scientists using Kinect.

Kinect is also being used by them to drive the cockroach along the desired path. Further, Kinect is also used to gather data on how the insect respond to electrical impulses from the remote-control interface.

Dr. Alper Bozkurt, an Assistant Professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State and a Co-Author of a paper, said that their aim was to guide the roaches in an efficient way. The insects will be backed with sensors to identify the survivors in the collapsed buildings.

"We may even be able to attach small speakers, which would allow rescuers to communicate with anyone who is trapped", he added.