ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chirotechnology

Okay, so have you ever seen a toy or a machine that moves or does something when you wind it up or turn a handle? That's kind of like what chirotechnology is!

But instead of toys and machines, chirotechnology is all about tiny little devices called micro- and nanorobots. These robots are so small that you can't see them with your eyes - you need a really powerful microscope to see them!

These robots are made of tiny little components like motors, sensors, and even tiny little arms and legs that help them move and do different things. Scientists and engineers can program these robots to do all kinds of tasks, like delivering medicine to a specific spot in your body, cleaning up pollution in the environment, or even building other tiny devices!

It's kind of like having a bunch of tiny little workers who can be sent to do different jobs without you having to do much work yourself! And as we keep learning more about chirotechnology, we might be able to come up with new and exciting ways to use these micro- and nanorobots to solve all kinds of problems.