Tiny robots to exhibit insect-like behavior
The Lemelson-MIT program will encourage work in microbotics, awarding funds for further development of “robot ants” (1 inch3 in volume) to create “swarms” of larger robots designed to act in a coordinated fashion like bees that could someday tackle dirty, dangerous, or dull tasks that humans avoid. 26.Feb.2003 MSNBC News, Science & Technology
Nanotechnology reaches 30-nm images with nano-imprint lithography
Motorola Inc. has disclosed new details about its internal nano-imprint lithography program, claiming it has demonstrated the ability to print feature sizes down to 30-nm with a tool from a U.S. startup Molecular Imprints Inc. (MII, Austin, Texas). This demonstrates the feasibility of nano-imprint lithography in future device production. 25.Feb.2003 Semiconductor Business News
10 Emerging Technologies That Will Change the World
In labs around the world, researchers are busy creating technologies that will change the way we conduct business and live our lives. Brain-machine interfaces flexible transistors, microphotonics and microfluidics are but some of the areas, which could have significant, impact in the near future. 06.Feb. 2003 Technology Review