Fundamental Knowledge on Nanobots

Nanorobots are electromechanical devices comprised of components that are within the nanometer size range. Within medicine, nanorobotic applications have been successfully used for a variety of microbiological, hematological, surgical and dental applications, to name a few.

The nanobots market global size accounted for USD 5.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach around USD 21.45 billion by 2030, expected to register growth at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2022 to 2030.

What is Biomedical Nanorobots?

As compared to industrial robots that were originally developed to automate routine and dangerous tasks, biomedical robots are highly specialized and miniature devices that must be capable of performing precise tasks within the human body. Recent advancements in nanotechnology and materials science have therefore promoted the development of both micro- and nanorobots for a wide range of biomedical applications.

Whereas the traditional power sources for industrial robots that require large power supplies and/or battery storage capabilities, both micro- and nanorobots will typically depend on chemically powered motors for their energy needs. To this end, these motors acquire energy by converting locally supplied fuels, such as oxygen or glucose within the body, to propel themselves towards different cellular structures. Nanorobots can also rely on externally powered motors based on either magnetic or ultrasound technology to drive their motion.

One of the most challenges that biomedical researchers have faced during the miniaturization of robotic systems has been the optimization of nanolocomotion. Recent developments in this field have demonstrated the ability of both micro- and nanorobots to efficiently propel themselves through complex biological media or narrow blood vessels. Furthermore, once these microscopic robots have penetrated through these areas, researchers have successfully developed ways in which these devices can collect and remove tissue biopsy samples, obtain detailed images, release active agents at predetermined locations and perform localized diagnoses.

Key market players

• Oxford Instruments (UK)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (US)
• Bruker Corporation (US)
• JEOL Ltd (Japan)
• Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US)
• EV Group (EVG) (Germany)
• Park Systems. (South Korea)
• AIXTRON (Germany)
• NT-MDT SI (US)
• Cavendish Kinetics, Inc. (US)
• Nanonics Imaging Ltd. (Israel)
• Angstrom Advanced Inc. (US)
• WITec Wissenschaftliche Instrumente und Technologie GmbH (Germany)
• ZYMERGEN INC. (US)
• Ginkgo Bioworks (US)
• Synthace (UK)
• Imina Technologies SA (Switzerland
• Kleindiek Nanotechnik GmbH (Germany)

Report Scope of the Nanobots Market