Nanoscience,
the study at the molecular level, seeks understanding and discovery of
fundamentally new properties and functions for the basic building blocks
of all natural and man-made materials. Nanoscale
science and technology promise whole new classes of devices relying on
atomic-scale effects and quantum physics. There are many challenging
algorithmic and computational issues in advancing
nanoscience and nanotechnology. Robotics can potentially serve as
an enabling technology to address many of these open research issues and
assist in realizing the full potential of nanoscience
and nanotechnology.
In this workshop, we will survey the state
of arts in nanorobotics and related areas. The
list of topics include
nanoassembly, nanomanipulation,
nanofabrication, nanoscale
teleoperation, etc. We will also examine
research problems, such as motion planning,
modeling and simulation of nanoscale objects
interaction, assembly, tele-operation, etc,
where robotics can potentially make significant contributions.
