There is a growing interest in the possible space applications of miniature, micro- and even nano-scale devices, including robots. This interest is motivated by the perception that advances in microfabrication technology can lead to the development of autonomous or teleoperated machines capable of carrying out useful tasks at a miniature, micro-, and nano-scale, extending the range of application of current machines and possibly leading to a technological breakthrough whose effects could be comparable to those detemined by the microelectronic revolution.
展开▼
