International media outlets have taken notice of an unusual technological creation from the Russian startup Neiry Group: cyborg pigeons. The Telegraph, in particular, dedicated extensive coverage to the project, highlighting its format as being captivating for a global readership.
The PJN 1 initiative (bio-robot pigeons) merges a living bird with a neural chip, a camera mounted on its chest, and remote control capabilities. Operators dictate the flight path, while a “backpack” equipped with solar panels supplies power to the electronics. The pigeons are being proposed for applications such as infrastructure surveillance, industrial inspection, and search and rescue missions.
The developers also intend to adapt this technology for other avian species: crows could be employed for carrying cargo, and albatrosses for monitoring vast oceanic expanses. Furthermore, the company makes a point of emphasizing the civilian utility of their bio-drones.
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