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How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
Jun 25, 2024
Engineer Alex Luebke and physician Vivek Kumbhari showcase the groundbreaking use of micro-robots in medical imaging, including the demonstration of Pillbot, a wireless robot swallowed to visualize internal organs. This technology aims to revolutionize endoscopies, making medical imaging more comfortable and affordable by exploring the human body with micro-robots and AI, potentially enhancing healthcare outcomes.
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- Micro-robots like PillBot enable non-invasive direct visualization of internal organs.
- Future PillBot advancements may include tools for surgical procedures and real-time health monitoring.
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The Invention of PillBot
Engineer Alex Lubka and physician scientist Vivek Kumbari demonstrated the PillBot, a small wireless robot controlled to navigate the human stomach. The PillBot, about the size of a small multivitamin capsule, has a camera, control circuitry, LED lights, wireless data link, and a battery. It moves using pump jet thrusters and provides live video feeds to enable direct visualization of internal organs.
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