Scientists have developed a programmable “molecular robot” — a sub-microscopic molecular machine made of synthetic DNA that moves between track locations separated by 6nm. The robot, a short strand of ...

From cells that migrate to tissues that heal, nature abounds with systems capable of sensing and adapting to their surroundings. Replicating this level of adaptability in synthetic systems has ...

Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft ...

Vesicle-based prototissue fibers can be shaped into specific patterns through controlled assembly. Researchers demonstrated this by creating letter-shaped patterns at the microscale, showcasing the ...

Nanofluidic tech lets scientists control single molecules with precision, opening doors to molecular robotics, AI advances, and next-gen materials. (Nanowerk News) Scientists are exploring how to use ...

Robotics and DNA nanotechnology converge to create dynamic systems capable of intelligent, adaptable functions. These DNA machines could play pivotal roles in biomedicine, single-molecule analysis, ...

Researchers in the field of molecular robotics have created programmable, 3-dimensional nanoscale objects – such as a nano-dinosaur, dancing robot, and a mini-Australia – using “DNA ori g ami”. “We’ve ...

Using 'DNA origami' scientists have built innovative nanostructures that pave the way for advanced robotics that can deliver targeted drugs -- plus they made a tiny map of Australia and mini dinosaurs ...

(Nanowerk News) From cells that migrate to tissues that heal, nature abounds with systems capable of sensing and adapting to their surroundings. Replicating this level of adaptability in synthetic ...

EIA-0218359 Hao Yan Duke University Molecular Robotics for DNA Nanostructures The objective of this project is to develop molecular motors that are incorporated into self-assembled DNA lattices. The ...

A human hand and forearm and a robot hand and forearm nearly meet, with the index fingers almost touching The future of soft actuation will be found not by making incremental improvements to existing ...