Abstract
Self-destruct is a mechanism that can cause a device to destroy itself under a predefined set of circumstances. Self-destruct mechanisms are found on devices and systems where malfunction could endanger large numbers of people. Defence advanced research projects agency (DARPA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) responsible for the development of new technologies for use by the military. DARPA announces the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) program with the aim of revolutionizing the state of the art in transient electronics. DARPA's latest initiative involves the development and manufacturing of electronics, including those for remote sensing and communication, which will be able to self-destruct on command. DARPA has already created transient electronics that vanish in water, with the idea that an injured solider can swallow the device after an injury and it will kill dangerous bacteria, fight infection, and be absorbed harmlessly into the body. These electronics, DARPA suggests, could be used for environmental monitoring and simplified diagnosis, treatment, and health monitoring in the field.
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