The (Nano) Arms Race Has Begun

July 2, 2004 | Source: Responsible Nanotechnology

India’s new President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam called today for India to develop nanotechnology — including nanobots — because it will revolutionize warfare.

He called for scientists to develop “super strong, smart and intelligent structures in the field of material science and this in turn could lead new production of nano robots with new types of explosives and sensors for air, land and space systems.”

“This is probably the starting gun of the nano arms race. Every government will have to take this seriously,” said Center for Responsible Nanotechnology Director of Research Chris Phoenix.