Capsule endoscopy (CE) has transformed from a research venture into a widely used
clinical tool and the primary means for diagnosing small bowel pathology. These orally …

Capsule endoscopes have evolved from passively moving diagnostic devices to actively
moving systems with potential therapeutic capability. In this review, we will discuss the state …

We report on a remotely actuated novel anchoring system (patent-pending) based on a
curved scissor-extending mechanism and the principle of a magnetic spring for wireless …

A clamper-based capsule robot (CCR) capable of exploring a compliant tube is promising
for a minimally invasive medical application. It is composed of a locomotion unit and some …

This paper proposes a clamper-based and motor-driven capsule robot (CMCR) for exploring
the intestinal tract. The CMCR, measuring Φ14 mm× 46.8 mm, is composed of a front facing …

In order to make the gastrointestinal microrobot (GMR) expand and anchor in the
gastrointestinal tract reliably, a novel expanding mechanism of the GMR is proposed in this …

Capsule endoscopes have gained popularity over the last decade as minimally invasive
devices for diagnosing gastrointestinal abnormalities such as colorectal cancer. While this …

While in vivo robotic locomotion has demonstrated its potential through a number of means,
sensing and closed-loop control for such devices have not been at the forefront of research …

An inchworm-like capsule robot (ILCR) is a promising device for a minimally invasive
diagnosis and treatment of colon diseases. It consists of two expanders and one extensor …

The work of adhesion and work of separation are characteristic properties of a contact
interface that describe the amount of energy per unit area required to adhere or separate …