Heena T Shaikh, Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat | International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures | Vol 12, Issue 1 | pp. 31-38 | ISSN: 2455-5584
Abstract
Nanorobots are tiny machines that can interact with biological structures and environment with previously unheard-of accuracy thanks to nanotechnology, the deception of matter on the atomic and molecular scale. The design, operation, and use of nanorobots in materials research, environmental remediation, and medicine are examined in this work. Nanorobots are designed to carry out tasks including targeted medicine delivery, microsurgical treatments, and pollution neutralization by combining concepts from materials engineering, biotechnology, and robotics. Researchers have created nanorobots that can navigate challenging settings, react to stimuli, and function independently by using sophisticated construction techniques including DNA origami and programmable polymers. Their ability to deliver therapeutic payloads to cancer cells with minimal collateral harm is demonstrated by experimental experiments in in vitro models, underscoring their potential to revolutionize precision medicine. But issues like long-term safety, biocompatibility, and scalability continue to be major obstacles. In addition to offering a thorough examination of recent developments, this book highlights the ramifications for interdisciplinary cooperation, legal frameworks, and moral issues when scaling nanorobotics for practical applications.
Keywords: Nanorobots, Nanotechnology, medicine, Drug delivery, DNA,
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How to cite this article
@article{ShaikhHT2026,
author = {Heena T Shaikh and Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat},
title = {A Technical Overview of Nanorobots Using Nanotechnology},
journal = {International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures},
year = {2026},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {31--38},
issn = {2455-5584},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijnn/article=25222}
}