The Technion – (Israel Institute of Technology) last year revealed a tiny crawling robot named “ViRob,” measuring just 1mm in diameter and 14mm in length. It has the potential to perform intricate medical procedures inside the human body in order to diagnose and potentially treat artery blockage and cancer. “Using tiny arms which allow it to withstand blood [...]
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Nanobots – No Longer Science Fiction
Posted by Eric on May 13th, 2010
Science fiction fans are familiar with the concept of nanobots (microscopic robots), but some may not be aware that nanobots are no longer exclusive to the realm of science fiction. These days, as fast as science and technology are advancing, if you blink, you will miss something. From Wikipedia: “Nanorobots – Nanotechnology promises futuristic applications [...]
