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151-0630-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-INFK , D-ITET , D-MATL , D-GESS

Nanorobotics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Salvador Pané Vidal

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:06

Abstract

Nanorobotics is an interdisciplinary field that includes topics from nanotechnology and robotics. The aim of this course is to expose students to the fundamental and essential aspects of this emerging field.

Objective

The aim of this course is to expose students to the fundamental and essential aspects of this emerging field. These topics include basic principles of nanorobotics, building parts for nanorobotic systems, powering and locomotion of nanorobots, manipulation, assembly and sensing using nanorobots, molecular motors, and nanorobotics for nanomedicine.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: A single summary sheet with lecture notes on both sides is allowed during the examination. Calculator required.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Nanorobotics	Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.1)	2 h weekly
exercise	Nanorobotics	Thu 16:15-17:00 (HG E 1.1)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2022)
  - Focus Specialization
    - Robotics, Systems and Control (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Robert Katzschmann)
    - Micro- and Nanosystems Technology (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Romain Quidant)
    - Engineering for Health (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Bradley Nelson)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)
Biomedical Engineering Master (Only courses offered under "GESS Science in Perspective" count in this category. See "Offered in" tab in course view. For more information, please refer to )
- Major Courses
  - Bioelectronics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
  - Biomechanics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Biomechanics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
  - Molecular Bioengineering
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Molecular Bioengineering track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Elective Core Courses
MAS in Medical Physics
- Specialisation in General Medical Physics
  - Major in Biomechanics
    - Electives
  - Major in Bioengineering
    - Electives (376-1622-00L Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering (offered in the Autumn Semester) and 376-1624-00L Practical Methods in Biofabrication (offered in the Spring Semester) are mutually exclusive to be eligible for credits.)
  - Major in Bioelectronics
    - Core Courses
Robotics, Systems and Control Master
- Core Courses
Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Science & Technology of the Small (MaP Doctoral School)
Health Sciences and Technology Master
- Major in Medical Technology
  - Elective Courses
Science, Technology, and Policy Master
- Minor in Natural Sciences and Engineering
  - Life Science and Health