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Nanorobotics: by Nazneen Sait
Nanorobotics: by Nazneen Sait
By Nazneen Sait
Presentation Overview
Nanotechnology
Introduction to Robotics
Nanorobotics
Applications using Nanorobots
Fractal Robots
Conclusion
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is molecular manufacturing or,
more simply, building things one atom or molecule
at a time with programmed nanoscopic robot
arms.
A nanometer is one billionth of a meter (3 - 4
atoms wide).
The trick is to manipulate atoms individually and
place them exactly where needed to produce the
desired structure.
Introduction to robotics
Like nanotechnology, Robotics is the use
of technology to design and
manufacture (intelligent) machines, built for
specific purposes, programmed to perform
specific tasks.
What is a Robot?
Robots are programmable
machines
They range from small,
miniature machines, to
large crane size
constructions
Introduction to Nanorobotics
It deals with the controlled manipulation of
objects with nanometer scale dimensions
Nanomanipulation is most effective
process.
It is concerned with construction and
programming of robots with overall
dimensions at the nanoscale.
Nanorobotics
It is concerned with atomic and
molecular-sized objects and is
also called Molecular Robotics.
Nanorobotics research has
proceeded along two lines:
- first is devoted to simulation
with nanoscale dimensions.
- second involves manipulation
with macroscopic instruments.
Nanorobot
A nanorobot is a specialized
nanomachine.
It has dimensions on the order of
nanometers.
Typically 0.5 to 3 microns large with
1-100 nm parts.
The possibility of nanorobots was
first proposed by Richard Feyman in
his talk “There’s Plenty of Room at
the Bottom” in 1959.
Features of Nanorobots
Nanorobots can be categorized into two groups
called autonomous robots and insect robots.
A major asset of nanorobots is that they require
very little energy to operate.
Durability is another potential asset, may remain
operational for years, decades or centuries.
High speed is also a significant consideration. It
can operate much faster than their larger
counterparts.
Nanorobots in medicine
It’s structure will have two spaces consisting of
interior and exterior.
They will communicate with doctor by encoding
messages to acoustic signals.
The production of nanorobots has taken a step
closer to real application due to technological
advancements such as AFM , bionic motors,
nanotanks, DNA as computer, and nano robotics
arms.
Leonard Adleman confirmed that DNA is
programmable in computers.
Applications using Nanorobots
To cure skin disease and as cosmetic cream.
Can be used a a mouthwash to do all brushing
and flossing.
Would augment immune system by finding and
killing bacteria and viruses.
It would prevent heart attack , kill cancer cells
etc.
To monitor potentially dangerous
microorganisms in the ocean.
Nanorobots can be used in blood cell
to detect pathogens.
Fractal Robots
Fractal robot is a new kind of robot
made from motorized cubic bricks
that move under computer control.
These cubic motorized bricks can
be programmed to move and
shuffle themselves to change
shape to make objects likes a
house potentially in a few seconds
because of their motorized internal
mechanisms.
Fractal Robot Example
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