Nanorobotic Artery Cleaner
1998
820 X 595 pixels
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In an artist’s conception, a microscopic robot cleans deposits from a blood vessel. Researchers predict the creation of microscopic robotic devices that will patrol the human body and fight disease. Such devices, and many consumer products, may someday be made with nanotechnology.
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“Microscopic Machines” from 1992 SCIENCE YEAR, The World Book Annual Science Supplement (pp. 177-189) © 1991 World Book, Inc; Special Report – People in Science: “Mr. Nanotechnology” — An interview with K. Eric Drexler” from SCIENCE YEAR 1999, The World Book Annual Science Supplement (pp.102-115) © 1998 World Book, Inc.
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