# Spidery Nanobots The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot' is Made Out of Microscopic Mo By manzil | Published 2010-05-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dna-spiderbot References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1278133/Meet-nano-spiders-The-DNA-robots-day-walking-body.html) & [cosmosmagazine](http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/3446/dna-spiderbot-prowl) The [Columbia University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1) DNA ‘Spiderbot’ was recently featured in the science journal Nature. These [microscopic robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helical-diodes) are made out of DNA and can run, create tiny products, build computer components, and even help surgeons clean human arteries. The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot’ is 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, and can even identify diseases within human cells and destroy them. **Implications** - With the rapid advancement of microtechnology, scientists and roboticists are discovering that their work can positively effect the health care field, especially in the realm of surgery. These [miniature robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring) do work at a scale that is currently impossible, opening the door for new-age treatments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Microscopic Robotics:** The Columbia University DNA 'Spiderbot' represents a trend in the development of microscopic robots with potential applications in healthcare and surgery. - **Dna-based Technology:** The use of DNA as a building material for robots, as demonstrated by the Columbia University Spiderbot, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. - **Advanced Medical Treatments:** The application of small-scale robots like the Columbia University 'Spiderbot' in surgery and disease identification opens up possibilities for innovative medical treatments and targeted therapies. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The development of microscopic robots like the Columbia University DNA 'Spiderbot' offers disruptive innovation opportunities for precision medicine, targeted therapies, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. - **Robotics:** The use of DNA as a building material for microscopic robots introduces disruptive innovation possibilities for advanced robotics applications in industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing. - **Biotechnology:** The integration of DNA-based technology and robotics, exemplified by the Columbia University DNA 'Spiderbot', creates disruptive innovation potential for advancements in biotechnology research, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millirobot.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Robotic AI Surgeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Self-Replicating Living Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenobots.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md)