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Subject: 
Lego is like nanomachines
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Date: 
Tue, 3 Aug 1999 17:55:04 GMT
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Russell Nelson <NELSON@CRYNWR.nospamCOM>
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Building with Legos is like building nanomachines.  There's a limited
number of types of parts, although you've got lots to build from.  And
you can only attach them together in certain spots, just like atoms
and molecules.

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  Re: Lego is like nanomachines
 
Wow. Imagine what it would be like if some team of scientists could design a molecule corresponding to each LEGO element. Then, you could use LEGO as a prototyping system for nanobots. After you have the basics of your mechanical design worked out, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)

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