# Molecular Nanobots Two Legged DNA Walker Robots Are Incredible By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-nanobots-two-legged-dna-walkers References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20126884.300-nanobot-lets-dna-legs-do-the-walking.html) Walking is something we take for granted. The more precise our steps have to be, it seems the more difficulty we have in placing our feet where we want them to be. The fact that a nano size robot can [walk along strands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-robot) of DNA should inspire awe in all of us. Researcher Andrew Turberfield, a [University of Oxford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1) physicist has spearheaded the effort to create a [two-legged robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wim-kids) that is made from DNA - it’s a walking molecule. It walks along a DNA track by attaching to complementary sequences. The track is designed so that when the rear foot is lifted, it either has to drop back down or go forward. This prevents the bot from floating away, or worse, wandering aimlessly back and forth along the track. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Molecular Nanobots:** The development and application of DNA-based nanobots for various tasks and industries. - **Precision Walking Technology:** Advancements in precise walking mechanisms and technologies for enhanced mobility. - **Nanotechnology Advancements:** New breakthroughs in nanoscale science and engineering for innovative applications. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for using molecular nanobots for targeted drug delivery, disease diagnosis, and precise medical interventions. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential of precision walking technology in robotic assembly lines and micro-scale manufacturing processes. - **Research and Development:** Exploration of nanotechnology advancements to push boundaries in materials science, electronics, and diverse scientific fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Balance Beam-Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robots.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Robotic Four-Legged Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-fourlegged-dog.md) - [Microscale Swimming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioinspired-transforming-robot.md)