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Pill sized medical robot that is swallowed to investigate stomach ailments
Ferrari Press Agency
PillBot 1
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05/08/2024
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Pictures must credit: Endiatx
A revolutionary micro-robot which is swallowed like a pill to navigate the human stomach is set to provide a cost-effective diagnosis aid for medics.
The robot, called PillBot, has been developed by a US Silicon Valley medical tech firm called Endiatx and transmits video from inside the body.
The device is about the size of a vitamin pill and has power for about 30 minutes of live feed and is designed to be disposable.
The patient simply passes the robot at the end of its mission.
A patient first has a drink of water then swallows PillBot.
A physician navigates the device remotely using an internet-connected game controller to thoroughly scan the patient's stomach.
A spokesperson said: “This groundbreaking technology reduces the need for invasive procedures, lowers costs, and increases accessibility to GI diagnosis and treatment.”
Following the completion of clinical trials later this year, Endiatx anticipates US Food and Drug Administration clearance for PillBot in 2025.
The commercial launch in the US is expected in early 2026, with plans for international expansion, particularly in developing nations where access to gastrointestinal medicine is limited.
OPS: The PillBot
Picture supplied by Ferrari
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