Predictive Tilt Compensation for Robot Assisted Magnetic Capsule Endoscope

Abstract

Wireless capsule endoscopes provide a painless and non-invasive alternative to the flexible endoscope in various applications of the gastrointestinal tract diagnosis. Operating a wireless capsule endoscope in the colon may benefit from an active position control as the large colon diameter can lead to uncontrollable and unpredictable capsule trajectory. Robot assisted magnetic steering is an attractive technique that is being explored by researchers worldwide. This paper presents the implications of a novel capsule geometry to markedly improve capsule stabilization and locomotion compared to the cylinder-based capsule geometry that is commonly used.