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The Tiniest Lego: A Tale of Nanoscale Motors, Rotors, Switches and Pumps


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Molecular nanocar

A molecular 'nanocar' travels across a metal surface, propelled by bonding changes.

Credit: Karl-Heinz Ernst

The robot moves slowly along its track, pausing regularly to reach out an arm that carefully scoops up a component.

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