Office of Microelectronics Programs

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The microelectronics industry supplies vital components to the electronics industry and to the U.S. economy, enabling rapid improvements in productivity and in new high technology growth industries such as electronic commerce and biotechnology. The National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, in fulfilling its mission of strengthening the U.S. economy, works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards; and applies substantial efforts on behalf of the semiconductor industry and its infrastructure.

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Is Your Microrobot Up for the (NIST) Challenge? Is Your Microrobot Up for the (NIST) Challenge?

The scientists and engineers who introduced the world to tiny robots demonstrating soccer skills are creating the next level of friendly competition designed to advance microrobotics--the field …

Nanosoccer Robots Ready to Compete in Upcoming RoboCup Games Nanosoccer Robots Ready to Compete in Upcoming RoboCup Games

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will be serving up "soccer under glass" - the glass of a microscope lens - when nanosoccer makes its second appearance at the …