Are Nanobots Affected by Quantum Physics?

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Nanobots, typically micron-sized, exist in a unique size range where classical physics and quantum physics intersect. While they are too large to be governed entirely by quantum mechanics, they are small enough that classical rules, such as gravity, become negligible. This discussion highlights the importance of understanding the physical principles that affect nanobots, particularly in terms of contact forces and energy states. A referenced video and journal article provide further insights into the behavior of microbots in this context.

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I don't know if this question is stupid, but i am curious

Since the nanobots are so small, will they follow or getting affect by the rules of quantum physics?
 
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There are no such things as general purpose nanobots, and I'd expect that any actualized nanobots would be micron-sized (why? that's the best that nature has done, and she's been at this much longer than we have). Consequently, they're at the size where the macro rules no longer completely apply (gravity is negligible, contact forces are massive), but not quite small enough such that the quantum rules dominate (non-localization, confined energy states, etc.)
 

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