Micro 'cockroach' drones help find earthquake survivors in Venezuela

Rescue teams in Venezuela are deploying innovative micro-drone technology a week after twin earthquakes devastated the country. The insect-sized drones, resembling cockroaches, can navigate through tight spaces in collapsed buildings where larger equipment cannot reach. According to ABC News, rescue operations combine these cutting-edge drones with traditional methods—search dogs, cameras, and sensitive listening equipment designed to detect signs of life in the rubble. The coordinated effort underscores how even advanced robotics work alongside time-tested rescue techniques in the delicate search for survivors.

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