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It tells time — and helps you get rid of unwanted insect pests. Two technologically minded artists in London have built a digital clock that catches bugs, then dissolves their bodies to create electrolytes to power itself.
"these robots could go on living so long as the flies don't go with us."
Originally posted by Takka
I could never see human beings being used this was to generate power . even with the most paranoid mind , there is better ways
Originally posted by KSPigpen
Carnivorous Clock
It tells time — and helps you get rid of unwanted insect pests. Two technologically minded artists in London have built a digital clock that catches bugs, then dissolves their bodies to create electrolytes to power itself.
It may just be me, but this really creeps me out. What I'm reading is that they can make machines that can power themselves by dissolving animals. I know it's just flies....for now, but man...the implications would make an awesome sci-fi movie...a machine that depopulates by using humans to power itself, so that it can get more humans..