NANO-ROBOTICS
CONTENTS
Introduction to Robots
Robotics
Nanotechnology
Nanorobotics
Nanorobots
Types of making Nanorobots
Applications
Conclusion
ROBOTICS
It deals with design, construction, operation and application of
robots and computer systems for their control, sensory
feedback and information processing.
These technologies deal with automated machines that can
take place of humans in hazardous or manufacturing processes.
Today, robotics is rapidly growing field, as we continue to
research, design, and build new robots that serve various
practical purpose.
NANO&TECHNOLOGY
A Nanometre is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one
billionth of a metre (10-9).
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines and
techniques, in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function.
NANO TECHNOLOGY:
It is the manipulation of matter on an atomic and
molecular scale.
It works with materials, devices and other structures with
at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometers.
With a variety of potential applications, nanotechnology is
a key technology for the future.
NANOROBOTICS
It is the emerging technology filed creating machines or
robots whose components are at close to the scale of nano
meter(10-9 meters)
The main element used will be carbon in the form of
diamond because of the strength and chemical inertness
of these forms
Other names : nanobots, nanoids, nanites, nano machines,
nanomites
HISTORY
The first ever concept was presented in 1959 the
famous professor of physics Dr.Richard
p.Feynman.
Invention of the scanning tunnelling microscope
in 1981 and the discovery of fullerence(c60)in
1985 lead to the emergence of nano technology
The term “Nano-technology had been coined by
norio taniguch in 1974
NANOROBOTS:
One of the most advanced forms of nano-medicine is nanorobots. Nanorobots
are the microscopic devices measured on the scale of nanometers.
STRUCTUTRE OF NANOROBOTS:
It consist of:
Sensors
Molecular sorting rotor
Propellers
Fins
Sensors Molecular sorting Propeller Fins
rotor
A sensor (also called A class of It is a type of fan that A fin is a surface used
detector) is a converter nanomechanical device converts the rotational for stability to produce
that measures a capable of selectively force into thrust. lift and thrust or to
physical quantity and binding (or releasing) steer while traveling in
converts it into a signal molecules from/ to water, air, or other fluid
which can be read by solution, and of media.
an observer or by an transporting these
(mostly electronic) bound molecules
instrument. against significant
concentration
gradients.
TYPES OF MAKING NANOROBOTICS:
1. Nubots
2. Bacteria based
1. Nubots: The first approach is through nubots.
Nubot is an abbreviation for nucleic acid robots. Nubots are organic molecular machines at the nanoscale.
DNA structure can provide means to assemble 2D and 3D nanomechanical devices.
2. Bacteria based: This approach proposes the use of biological microorganisms, like the bacterium E-coli.
Thus the model uses a flagellum for propulsion purposes. The uses of electromagnetic fields are normally applied
to control the motion of this kind of biological integrated device.
Advantages disadvantages
• Precision at molecular levels. • Technical challenges like power
sources and control.
• Versatility in various applications. • Ethical concerns regarding privacy
and unintended consequences.
• Efficiency in performing tasks. • Safety issues, especially in medical
applications.
• Increasing accessibility and cost- • Regulatory hurdles and evolving
effectiveness. frameworks.
APPLICATIONS:
Atomic force microscope
Nano macro/microscale robots
Toxicity detectors
Single molecule car
Nubots
Medicine
Dentistry
Diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes
CONCLUSION:
Nano-robotics offers precise and versatile
solutions with potential applications in medicine,
manufacturing, and beyond. However, it faces
technical hurdles, ethical considerations, safety
concerns, regulatory challenges, and cost issues.
Despite these drawbacks, its transformative
potential warrants continued exploration and
responsible integration into society.
