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Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering

ISSN 2095-0233

ISSN 2095-0241(Online)

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Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering  2011, Vol. 6 Issue (1): 40-44   https://doi.org/10.1007/s11465-011-0204-4
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Ingestible wireless capsules for enhanced diagnostic inspection of gastrointestinal tract
Ingestible wireless capsules for enhanced diagnostic inspection of gastrointestinal tract
Mahdi RASOULI(), Andy Prima KENCANA, Van An HUYNH, Eng Kiat TING, Joshua Chong Yue LAI, Kai Juan WONG, Su Lim TAN, Soo Jay PHEE
Robotics Research Center, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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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.

Key wordswireless capsule endoscopy    ingestible medical device    in-body medical device    miniature actuator    medical robot    medical imaging
收稿日期: 2010-09-05      出版日期: 2011-03-05
Corresponding Author(s): RASOULI Mahdi,Email:mahdi@ntu.edu.sg   
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. Ingestible wireless capsules for enhanced diagnostic inspection of gastrointestinal tract[J]. Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 2011, 6(1): 40-44.
Mahdi RASOULI, Andy Prima KENCANA, Van An HUYNH, Eng Kiat TING, Joshua Chong Yue LAI, Kai Juan WONG, Su Lim TAN, Soo Jay PHEE. Ingestible wireless capsules for enhanced diagnostic inspection of gastrointestinal tract. Front Mech Eng, 2011, 6(1): 40-44.
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