Micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion and system for colonoscope using the same
US6648814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B34/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion comprises an information detecting unit for obtaining information of the interior of the colon and a driving unit for generating its own locomotion and moving the information detecting unit without causing any damages to the walls of the colon.
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