Nanotechnology has added new dimension to robotics. We can now expect that "nanorobots" will be at work everywhere, even in our body, for example to repair damaged cells. Also large size robots will be different from what they were before. They may be able to develop some intelligent decision making processes and to design and execute a "common plan". Robots may also be closely linked, even physically and biologically, to actions of bodily functions of humans.
REFERENCES
K. Eric Drexler (1986) Engines of Creation. The Coming Era of Nanotechnology Anchor Books, 320 pages
Available at
http://www.e-drexler.com/d/06/00/EOC/EOC_Cover.html
See also the Scope and Discussion Statements linked to the session on Nanotechnology
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