# Israel Creating a Robotic Killer Insects By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/israel-creating-a-robotic-killer-insects References: [abcnews.go](http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2660621) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,72543-0.html?tw=rss.index) Israel is creating a [robotic insect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept) called the "bionic hornet” a [MAVs (Micro Air Vehicles)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone) that can chase, photograph and even kill its target. It will be used for specific tactical missions, technical director of the Assessment and Demonstrations **Implications** - According to Fred Davis from the [Israeli Air Force Research Laboratory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-apps), the device would be used defensively rather than offensively. Targets attempting to harm Isreal's interests would find the MAV hot on their heels. For example, if the target were a car, the MAV could effortlessly destroy its tires with a catalytic de-polymerization agent that would cause them to rapidly disintegrate. Needless to say, this is one gadget you wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Insects:** The development of robotic insects like the bionic hornet presents disruptive innovation opportunities in surveillance, targeted attacks, and defense strategies. - **Micro Air Vehicles (mavs):** The use of MAVs for specific tactical missions opens up opportunities for advancements in reconnaissance, tracking, and precise targeting capabilities. - **Defensive Robotics:** The creation of defensive robotic devices creates disruptive innovation potential in safeguarding critical infrastructure and deterring threats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Defense Industry:** The defense industry can explore the application of robotic insects and MAVs to enhance surveillance, targeted attacks, and defensive strategies. - **Security Industry:** The security industry can leverage robotic insects and MAVs to improve surveillance, threat detection, and response capabilities. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry may need to consider technology advancements to counter potential risks posed by defensive robotic devices like the bionic hornet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pestslaying-agricultural-robot.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md) - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md) - [AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2035-moving-beehive-mobility.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Futuristic Missile Interceptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missile-interceptor.md)