Responses of Dubia Cockroach (Blaptica dubia) to Different Neural Stimulation Conditions

Responses of Dubia Cockroach (Blaptica dubia) to Different Neural Stimulation ConditionsVINCENT L. GREGORIOProponent

Dubia CockroachesAlso known at the Orange Spotted Roach Length ranges from 1.5-2 inches Sexually dimorphic, with male Dubia cockroaches possessing complete wings, and female Dubia cockroaches possess wing buds. (Willard, 2009).

Statement of the ProblemsWill it possible to add a forward and backward motion to the insects by rearranging the electrodes?Will the stimulation be able to take control of the wing muscles of the insects for flying motion?Will there be changes to the insects after the stimulation experiment?Will there be significant differences between the responses of the insects in different stimulation of movement?

HypothesesNo, adding a forward and backward motion is not possible.No, the stimulation will not be able to take control of the wing muscles of the insects.No, there will be no changes to the insects after the stimulation experiment.No, there will be no difference between the responses of the insects in different stimulation.

Significance of the StudyUnderstanding of an insects nervous system, and possibility to be in use for studying neuroscience in insectsFurther improvements can lead to use for search and rescue operations after earthquakesThe research can also help in future studies concerning the environment ProceduresSurgery of the Specimen

Block Diagram of final circuit board

Circuit Diagram of Frequency Producing Boards- Produces ~55 Hz (55.517 Hz) Budget ProposalFabrication of Circuit Boards Php 2650Remote Control Toy Php 1000Surgery tools and parts Php 200 Specimens Php 150

Total Php 4000Time TableScheduleSeptember 8Gathering of SpecimensSeptember 9Surgery of SpecimensSeptember 10September 11September 12September 13September 14Trial RunSeptember 15September 16Statistical AnalysisSeptember 17September 18