A robot to traverse the small intestine

Scientists at Ben-Gurion University are re-designing their Single Actuator Wave-like (SAW) robotic snake to carry a camera and squeeze through the human small intestine.  It could extend and improve the effectiveness of colonoscopy tests.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-design-robot-to-squeeze-through-small-intestine/

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