I was actually amazed by what this small word is all about. It stands for a new technology, which many like us was not aware of. Well as the name suggests, it is formed by combining the words “nano” and “robots”. Till this time, no one has used the words “nano” and “robot” in the same breath for me.
I learnt that these are tiny microscopic robots which can be
of immense use to the mankind and particularly to the medical field. A little
bit of prodding into the internet revealed that nano-robotics is an emerging
field of research and technology. More specifically, I was enlightened that
nanorobotics refers to the nanotechnology engineering discipline of designing
and building nano-robots, with devices ranging in size from 0.1–10 micrometers
and constructed of nanoscale or molecular components.
The names nanobots, nanoids, nanites, nanomachines, or nanomites have also been used to describe these devices currently under research and development. Researchers working at the University of California, San Diego have claimed a world first in proving that artificial, microscopic machines can travel inside a living creature and deliver their medicinal load without any detrimental effects. Using micro-motor powered nanobots propelled by gas bubbles made from a reaction with the contents of the stomach in which they were deposited, these miniature machines have been successfully deployed in the body of a live mouse.
A few days later, I happened to be in the company of some
doctor friends and I placed this new found knowledge for discussions rather excitedly. My enthusiasm
was dampened with their scepticism that came from the other side. Apparently
directed therapies has been in existence and haven’t reached anywhere.
Today, I am cautiously optimistic that the naobots will turnout to be
the next big change for humankind.
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