A Tiny Robotic Hand Group # 7 February 13, 2007 Nano-Technology A Tiny Robotic Hand Group # 7 February 13, 2007

Nano-technology A field of applied science and technology covering a field of things on a smaller scale than one micrometer.

Nano-technology The genesis for nano-technology has its roots in the late 19th century. By last year it was predicted that over $400 million would be invested in nano-technology.

Nano-Technology There are two main approaches with nano-technology: Botton-up Top-down

Nano-technology Bottom-up is where materials and devices are assembled using principles of molecular recognition

Nano-technology Top-down where nano-objects are constructed from larger entities without atomic-level control.

Nano-technology Micro-hand The hand is made up of tiny silicon fingers with polymer-balloon joints. It’s the world’s smallest hand. Measure at 1 mm when the fist is closed.

Nano-technology Micro-hand Benefits Can be used during microsurgery Can be used during minimally invasive surgeries Allows surgeons to have more dexterity

Neno-technology Robotics The artificial or virtual agent the allows the hand perform tedious functions

Nano-technology Pneumatic Operations Micro hand is controlled by pneumatic operations instead of electrical operations Allows the hand to operate in wet and dry environments

Nano-technology Example of the delicate work the micro hand performs http://www.technologyreview.com/Nanotech/18108/