Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) can be considered an example ofdisruptive
technology'since it represents a bright alternative to traditional diagnostic methodologies.
However, currently available clinical products are passive devices whose locomotion is
driven by natural peristalsis, with the drawback of failing to capture the images of potential
pathological gastrointestinal tract regions, due to the impossibility to control the camera's
motion and orientation. As a consequence, many research groups are working to develop …