Abstract
Wireless capsule endoscopy has become a common procedure for diagnostic inspection of gastrointestinal tract. This method offers a less-invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy by eliminating uncomfortable procedures of the traditional endoscopy. Moreover, it provides the opportunity for exploring inaccessible areas of the small intestine. Current capsule endoscopes, however, move by peristalsis and are not capable of detailed and on-demand inspection of desired locations. Here, we propose and develop two wireless endoscopes with maneuverable vision systems to enhance diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. The vision systems in these capsules are equipped with mechanical actuators to adjust the position of the camera. This may help to cover larger areas of the digestive tract and investigate desired locations. The preliminary experimental results showed that the developed platform could successfully communicate with the external control unit via human body and adjust the position of camera to limited degrees.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 40-44 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- in-body medical device
- ingestible medical device
- medical imaging
- medical robot
- miniature actuator
- wireless capsule endoscopy