Electromagnetic Control System for Capsule Navigation: Novel Concept for Magnetic Capsule Maneuvering and Preliminary Study

Journal of medical and biological engineering
Gioia LucariniArianna Menciassi

Abstract

The gastrointestinal tract is home of some of the most deadly human diseases. The main problems are related to the difficulty of accessing it for diagnosis or intervention and concomitant patient discomfort. The flexible endoscopy technique has established itself in medical practice due to its high diagnostic accuracy and reliability; however, several technical limitations still remain and the procedure is poorly tolerated by patients. The use of magnetic fields to control and steer endoscopic capsules is increasing in minimally invasive procedures. In fact, magnetic coupling is one of the few physical phenomena capable of transmitting motion beyond a physical barrier, allowing for the compact design of the device itself. In this framework, the authors present the preliminary design and assessment of a magnetic coupling for magnetic endoscopic capsules considering an electromagnetic approach. In particular, a novel toroidal electromagnet is proposed as the control and driving system. The system concept, design, and preliminary results are reported.

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Jul 1, 2016·IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems·Rossella FontanaArianna Menciassi
Apr 25, 2017·Medical Physics·Naveen ShamsudhinAlexander M Tishin
Jun 4, 2020·Journal of Clinical Medicine·Gastone CiutiAnastasios Koulaouzidis
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Mar 12, 2021·Physiological Measurement·Fahad N Alsunaydih, Mehmet R Yuce

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