Background Advances in microelectronics have greatly expanded the capabilities and
clinical potential of ingestible electronic devices. Aim To provide an overview of the structure …

Wireless capsule endoscopy for gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a modern technology that has
the potential to replace conventional endoscopy techniques. Capsule endoscopy is a pill …

Metronomic (that is, low-dose and long-term) photodynamic therapy (mPDT) for treating
internal lesions requires the stable fixation of optical devices to internal tissue surfaces to …

Epidermal electronics have been attracting considerable attention due to their various
potential applications in human‐computer interaction and health monitoring. However …

Orally ingestible medical devices provide significant advancement for diagnosis and
treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) tract-related conditions. From micro-to macroscale devices …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex environment comprised of the mouth, esophagus,
stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus, which all cooperate to form the …

This paper presents a motor-based capsule robot powered by wireless power transmission,
a device with a small size of Φ 13 mm× 42 mm for exploring the intestinal tract. The active …

Endoscopic medical devices enable minimally invasive visual screening and medical
interventions in the human body. The development of such devices typically requires …

Colonoscopy is the leading preventative procedure for colorectal cancer. The traditional tool
used for this procedure is an endoscope, which can cause patient discomfort, pain and fear …

Actuated by spatial universal rotating magnetic vector through digital control, the steering
navigation of the spiral-type capsule robot in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract becomes possible …