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nanobot is a nanotechnological robot nanomachine,
also called a nanite,
which is a mechanical
or electromechanical device whose dimensions are measured in nanometres (millionths of a millimeter, or units of 10-9 meter).
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nanite is a nanomachine.
It is a term commonly used to describe an end item developed to accomplish
designed operations and whose dimensions are measured in the nanoscale. The nanite
may have programmed functions, specific purposes and a finite life span.
A
nanobot is a nanotechnological robot nanomachine,
also called a nanite
or nanorobot,
which is a mechanical
or electromechanical device whose dimensions are measured in nanometers (millionths of a millimeter, or units of 10-9 meter).
Autonomous
or semi-autonomous robot with an overall size less than 100 nm. Envisaged
especially for use in healthcare: nanobots would circulate in the blood etc. Carrying
out monitoring and repair.
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robot of microscopic proportions, presumably built by means of nanotechnology. As yet, only used informally
(and speculatively!). Also called a nanoagent.
A
nanotechnological robot nanomachine,
also called a nanite,
which is a mechanical
or electromechanical device whose dimensions are measured in nanometers (millionths of a millimeter, or units of 10-9 meter.
[AKA:
nanobots] -- machines with atomic sized components. [Popularized by the Star
Trek episode "Evolution"]
As to their weight, a popular question: "Do you 'feel' heavier after you
drink a mouthful of water? A mouthful of water, roughly 5 cm^3, would have
the same mass as a ~2 terabot [2 trillion nanite]
dose of 1 micron^3
nanorobots.
You'll never feel it." Robert A. Freitas Jr.
