Micro- and Nanobots – Emerging Opportunities (TechVision)
Miniaturized robots opening up new application scope
30-Dec-2015
Global
Technology Research
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Micro- and nano-bot technology is experiencing tremendous technological growth in the recent years. There has been an increase in R&D activities to optimize and increase the range of applications and support the growing needs of various industries. Since micro and nano-bot technology poses immense advantages, many industries are designing and developing new methods and techniques related to different applications.
This research service titled ‘Micro & Nano-bots- Emerging Applications’ reviews the capabilities and different applications enabled by the technology. Major industries covered in the report include medical, military, space, oil and gas. Key innovations in micro and nano-bot technology which might have an exceptional impact on the industries have also been covered. Technology capabilities are benchmarked using strategic analytical tool called AHP. Roadmap (2016-2020) is also drawn for the targeted industries.
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Applicability across Medical and Military Industries
Applicability across Oil and Gas and Space Industries
Microbots in Medical Industry
Nanobots in Medical Industry
Microbots and Nanobots in Military Industry
SWOT Analysis - micro-and nanobots in Medical Industry
SWOT Analysis - micro-and nanobots in Military Industry
Factors Influencing Technology Adoption in Medical Industry—Market Drivers and Challenges
Market Drivers Explained
Market Challenges Explained
Factors Influencing Technology Adoption in Military Industry—Market Drivers and Challenges
Market Drivers Explained
Market Challenges Explained
NARAN - The Microbot Push Collection
University of California - Fish-Shaped Microbots
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)- Origami Microbots
Harvard University - RoboBee
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - Nanoswimmers
Nanobots - Prox Dynamics- PD-100 Black Hornet-2
Technology Benchmarking of Microbots and Nanobots for the Medical Industry (2016?2020)
Technology Benchmarking – Medical Industry
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Technology Benchmarking of Microbots and Nanobots for the Military Industry (2016?2020)
Technology Benchmarking – Military Industry
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Technology Benchmarking of Microbots and Nanobots for the Oil and Gas Industry (2016?2020)
Technology Benchmarking – Oil and Gas Industry
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Technology Benchmarking of Microbots and Nanobots for the Space Industry (2016?2020)
Technology Benchmarking – Space Industry
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Roadmap of Impact of Micro- and Nanobots on Medical, Military, Space, Oil and Gas Industries
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