Rats Are Training To Save Humans Trapped In Earthquake Debris

Researchers have been training rats to run into earthquake debris in search of survivors wearing tiny backpacks with microphones and speakers to communicate with the survivors. So far, seven rats have been trained for this project and the researchers hope to upgrade the backpacks to include GPS trackers and upgraded communication gear when they move to more realistic trials. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Watch LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET. http://youtube.com/theyoungturks/live

Read more HERE:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/06/03/hero-rats-backpacks-trained-assist-earthquake-search-rescue/

"Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks so that rescue teams can talk to survivors.

Seven rats have been trained so far, taking two weeks to get them up to speed.

Prototype backpacks containing a microphone are being used at the moment, with rats being sent into mock debris.

Specialist backpacks containing microphones and video gear as well as location trackers will be created to allow rescue teams to communicate with survivors during real earthquakes.

Research scientist Dr Donna Kean, 33, from Glasgow, who is working on the project, said: “Rats would be able to get into small spaces to get to victims buried in rubble.

“We have not been in a real situation yet, we have got a mock debris site.

“When we get the new backpacks we will be able to hear from where we are based and where the rat is, inside the debris. We have the potential to speak to victims through the rat.”"

***

The largest online progressive news show in the world. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET.

Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/join


SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturks
FACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/TheYoungTurks
TWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/TheYoungTurks
INSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/TheYoungTurks
TWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

???? Merch: http://shoptyt.com

❤ Donate: http://www.tyt.com/go

???? Website: https://www.tyt.com

????App: http://www.tyt.com/app

???? Newsletters: https://www.tyt.com/newsletters/


If you want to watch more videos from TYT, consider subscribing to other channels in our network:



The Damage Report ▶ https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport

TYT Sports ▶ https://www.youtube.com/tytsports

The Conversation ▶ https://www.youtube.com/tytconversation

Rebel HQ ▶ https://www.youtube.com/rebelhq

TYT Investigates ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNJt9PYyN1uyw2XhNIQMMA


#TYT #TheYoungTurks #BreakingNews

220607__TB04Rats