TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

microbots

MY-kroh-bots

Definition

Miniature robots designed to operate at a microscopic scale, often capable of working together to perform complex tasks or form larger structures.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'mikros' meaning small, combined with 'robot', a term coined by Karel Čapek from the Czech word 'robota' meaning forced labor.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the tiny, collaborative machines featured in the movie Big Hero 6, drawing a parallel to the real-world development of nanobots in medicine.

Nanobots with the Future of Medicine Simplified

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