Molecular robot swarms

Nanowerk  June 18, 2020 Swarming of molecular robots has emerged as a new paradigm with potentials to overcome the hurdles in molecular robotics. In this article researchers in Japan review the recent progress and future challenges in molecular robotics. They discuss the latest developments in swarm molecular robotics, particularly emphasizing the effective utilization of bio- and nanotechnology in swarming of molecular robots. Importance of tuning the mutual interaction among the molecular robots in regulation of their swarming is introduced. Successful utilization of DNA, photoresponsive molecules, and natural molecular machines in swarming of molecular robots to provide them with processing, sensing, […]