Oak Ridge NL builds fully automated AI system that assembles molecules atom-by-atom for 25+ hours
jiqizhixin · x · 2026-09-14
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences presents a fully automated atomic assembly system published in ACS Nano. An ultrasharp STM probe moves individual molecules into pre-designed lattices, while layered AI handles perception (vision model reads atomic configuration) and decision-making (choosing moves and current/voltage parameters). The system ran continuously for over 25 hours.
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