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Systems of T.Level I could be two dimensional arrays of robotic manipulators out of atomically precise blocks and other AP base structures on a self assembled scaffold on a chips surface. Building in the third dimesion may unnecessary complicate design because a [[nanofactory layers|layered configuration]] is a natural choice favoured by [[scaling laws]].
 
Systems of T.Level I could be two dimensional arrays of robotic manipulators out of atomically precise blocks and other AP base structures on a self assembled scaffold on a chips surface. Building in the third dimesion may unnecessary complicate design because a [[nanofactory layers|layered configuration]] is a natural choice favoured by [[scaling laws]].

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Defining traits of technology level I
building method rudimentary robotic control (machine phase)
building material stiff AP building blocks
building environment liquid or gas
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soft AP block positional assembly

Systems of T.Level I could be two dimensional arrays of robotic manipulators out of atomically precise blocks and other AP base structures on a self assembled scaffold on a chips surface. Building in the third dimesion may unnecessary complicate design because a layered configuration is a natural choice favoured by scaling laws.

This arrays could be produced by some method between

Mascroscopic design examples

There where already several block based self replication systems proposed designed and built. One example of those can be found here thingiverse_thing:978
[Todo: add more examples]

Why macro self replicating designs are limitedly applicable

An actual implementation will be more on the exponential assembly side and less of a "nonproductive replicator" (KRSM classification) since it moves out necessary structure nd makes design simpler.

Differences to most macroscopic models in existance capable of partial structural replication are:

  • the blocks / parts will have different properties (low stiffness, low smoothness)
  • the actuation method will differ (fast alternating big scale electric field / slow chemical stepping)
  • the actuation method will differ multiple highly localized embedded motors are unfeasable in early stages (except slow DNA walkers maybe)
  • the system may be two dimensional
  • a productive instead of a nonproductive replicator is wished for

To investigate:

  • minimal set of building blocks for productive exponential assembly system
  • How to assemble the materials used in the next technology level with the here present block based nanosystems?

Simple Linkage manipulators

  • inspirations from from 3D printer designs RepRap Morgan RepRap Wally
  • inspirations from MEMS designs ... e.g. [1]?
  • learn from paper stripe hinge mechanisms? Seam hinges between structural DNA bricks?

MMCS

  • (To investigate:) How much of long range order of self assembled structures is necessary for exponential assembly?
  • (To investigate:) How long range is the order in protein crystals?

External Links

Interesting videos of nonproductive replicating blocks: