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1. NANOROBOTICS
PRESENTED BY:
M.Ravindra
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2. Presentation Overview
 Nanotechnology
 Introduction to Robotics
 Nanorobotics
 Applications using Nanorobots
 Fractal Robots
 Conclusion

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. What is a Robot?
 Robots are programmable
machines
 They range from small,
miniature machines, to
large crane size
constructions

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Nanorobots can be used in blood cell
to detect pathogens.

12. 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.

13. Fractal Robot Example
 Example of a Dog shaped
fractal robot changing into a
couch

14. Features of fractal robots
 Communication of Power
& Data
 Internal Battery
 Technology today
 Costs - feasible
 Guaranteed Sales
 Increased demand

15. Applications of fractal robots
 It can be used in medicine.
 In mining.
 Using fractal robots it is possible to build
even a space station.
 Can be used to build roads and clear
mines
 In agriculture

16. Conclusions
 All of the current developments in technology
directs human a step closer to nanorobots
production.
 Nanorobots can theoretically destroy all common
diseases of the 20th century, thereby ending much
of the pain and suffering.
 Although research into nanorobots is in its
preliminary stages, the promise of such
technology is endless.

17. References:
 http://www.fractal-robots.com/
 http://www.me.cmu.edu/faculty1/sitti/nano/
 http://www.links999.net/robotics/robots/robots_intr
oduction.html
 http://www.ifr.mavt.ethz.ch/photo/nanorobotics
 http://www.cheme.cornell.edu/%7Esaltzman/Class
es/ENGRI_120/Research_Papers/paper47.PDF
 http://www.medicaldesignonline.com/

18. Thank You!
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