Robots destroy blood clots!
The image shows an artist's rendition of a tiny robot
approaching a malfunctioning red blood cell in order to destroy it.
Nanobots are operated by remote control under an optical microscope.
They move in response to changing magnetic fields or electrical signals
transmitted across the microchip arena. They are made of aluminum,
nickel, gold, silicon, and chromium. For much more information, visit
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/techbeat/tb2008J)528.htm#soccer.
Watch the video here.
http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/calmed/Bend_it_like_NIST.wmv
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