![[USC]](./graphics/Seal_GC_small.gif)
Laboratory for Molecular Robotics
The Laboratory for Molecular Robotics (LMR) was founded in 1994 with the
primary goal of studying manipulation of molecular-sized components with
Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs). As we became increasingly proficient at
nanomanipulation, our goals were broadened to include most of the emerging
area of nanorobotics, which encompasses:
- Programmable assembly of nanoscale components (i) by manipulation with
SPMs (or other robotic devices), (ii) by passive self-assembly on programmed
templates, or (iii) by active self-assembly of robotic components.
- Design and fabrication of nanorobots with overal dimensions at or below the
micrometer range and made of nanoscopic components.
- Programming and coordination of large numbers of such nanorobots.
This site covers research performed until 2009. For recent work, please see the
Nanolab site.
Contacts:
Prof. Ari Requicha
Computer Science Department
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0781
Prof. Chongwu Zhou
Electrical Engineering Department
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0271
E-mail: lmr "At' lipari.usc.edu
Telephone: (213) 740-7286
Fax: (213) 740-7512
Copyright © 1996 The University of Southern California. All RIGHTS RESERVED.
All trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
Last Update: February 25, 2009 - requicha "At' usc.edu
