# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log

* Users shared and discussed scientific papers related to micromanipulation and nanotechnology, including "A new design of piezoelectric driven compliant-based microgripper for micromanipulation" and "Powering an Inorganic Nanodevice with a Biomolecular Motor."

* Open-source STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) software options were identified, including Gwyddion, GXSM, and e-basteln, along with resources for building and understanding STM technology.

* Discussion of the SKDB project, which aims to create a database for transhuman technology that includes CAD geometry kernels, materials data, and processing techniques to enable others to build advanced technology.

* A new project called "bildr" (bildr.org) was discussed as a potential competitor or collaborator with SKDB, focusing on componentized, crowdsourced DIY electronics projects.

* Participants discussed the technical challenges of materials processing, including casting, welding, and carbon equivalent calculations that determine the feasibility of welding different materials.

* Open-source eye tracking technology was mentioned, with reference to COGAIN (www.cogain.org) as a resource for gaze tracking and low-cost eye tracking solutions.

* A detailed discussion about micro-scale nanoassembly systems took place, referencing research that could enable complex assembly operations at the nanoscale using multiple nanoprobes and scanning electron microscopes.