Self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot and system for intestinal endoscopy using the same
US6702734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00156
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, comprising a head for obtaining the errorless information of an interior of a tubular organ; an impact force generating unit connected the head generating an impact force according to a pneumatic pressure externally supplied and sucked by a air pressure supplier and making the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot move in the tubular organ; and a plurality of supporting arms connected the head with end of the impact force for covering the impact force generating unit, making a housing of the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, and adjusting frictional force between the interior of the tubular organ and the housing as desired.
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