University of Manchester scientists created first molecular robot that can build and manipulate molecules, with implications on drug discovery and advanced manufacturing

Briefing

University of Manchester scientists created first molecular robot that can build and manipulate molecules, with implications on drug discovery and advanced manufacturing

September 25, 2017

Briefing
  • World’s First Molecular Robot – University of Manchester scientists developed world’s first molecular robot, which is one millionth of a millimeter in size
  • Composition – Made up of 150 carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen atoms
  • Size Comparison – One quintillion of such robots would be equal to few grains of salt in volume and weight
  • Capabilities – Has arm that can manipulate and move other molecules into clusters
  • Programmable – Can be controlled and programmed using chemistry for specific tasks, such as positioning and riveting different molecules in varied ways
  • Applications – Can be used for drug discovery, advanced manufacturing, miniaturization of products, materials science, and energy

Accelerator
Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Robotics

Sector
Energy, Healthcare/Health Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Information Technology

Organization
University of Manchester

Source

Original Publication Date
September 20, 2017

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