Nanorobot: a versatile tool in nanomedicine

J Drug Target. 2006 Feb;14(2):63-7. doi: 10.1080/10611860600612862.

Abstract

Miniaturizing in chip technology, optics, micro mechanics, medicine, gene and biotechnology requires highly precise positioning techniques. The motivation for the new manipulation technology is the desire to enter the micro- and nanoworld not only by viewing but also acting, altering micro- and nanosized objects. A new era on medicine are expected to happen in the coming years. Due to the advances in the field of nanotechnology, nanodevice manufacturing has been growing gradually. From such achievements in nanotechnology and recent results in biotechnology and genetics, the first operating biological nanorobots are expected to appear in the coming 5 years and more complex diamondoid based nanorobots will become available in about 10 years. In terms of time, it means a very near better future with significant improvements in medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Communication
  • Humans
  • Immune System
  • Nanostructures / adverse effects
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Robotics / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials