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Robotic wireless capsule endoscopy: recent advances and upcoming technologies

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  • Qing Cao

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Runyi Deng

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Yue Pan

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Ruijie Liu

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Yicheng Chen

    (Zhejiang University)

  • Guofang Gong

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Jun Zou

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Huayong Yang

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

  • Dong Han

    (Zhejiang University
    Zhejiang University)

Abstract

Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) offers a non-invasive evaluation of the digestive system, eliminating the need for sedation and the risks associated with conventional endoscopic procedures. Its significance lies in diagnosing gastrointestinal tissue irregularities, especially in the small intestine. However, existing commercial WCE devices face limitations, such as the absence of autonomous lesion detection and treatment capabilities. Recent advancements in micro-electromechanical fabrication and computational methods have led to extensive research in sophisticated technology integration into commercial capsule endoscopes, intending to supersede wired endoscopes. This Review discusses the future requirements for intelligent capsule robots, providing a comparative evaluation of various methods’ merits and disadvantages, and highlighting recent developments in six technologies relevant to WCE. These include near-field wireless power transmission, magnetic field active drive, ultra-wideband/intrabody communication, hybrid localization, AI-based autonomous lesion detection, and magnetic-controlled diagnosis and treatment. Moreover, we explore the feasibility for future “capsule surgeons”.

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  • Qing Cao & Runyi Deng & Yue Pan & Ruijie Liu & Yicheng Chen & Guofang Gong & Jun Zou & Huayong Yang & Dong Han, 2024. "Robotic wireless capsule endoscopy: recent advances and upcoming technologies," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-21, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-49019-0
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49019-0
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