The finger problems

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Fun little sketch just for quick visual recognition of the page

Illustration of aspects of the fat finger problem. More info on the linked page.

The classic ones:

• Sticky finger problem
• Fat finger problem

The overlooked ones:

• Jittery finger problem (See also: Thermal motion)
• Sloppy finger problem (zero restoring force cases in protein side-chains, slack, backlash)
• Wobbly finger problem (See also: Stiffness)

Related

• Drexler-Smalley debate on molecular nanotechnology

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• Macroscale style machinery at the nanoscale
• How macroscale style machinery at the nanoscale outperforms its native scale
• Common misconceptions about atomically precise manufacturing (older page)
• Common critique towards diamondoid atomically precise manufacturing and technology

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• Accidentally suggestive