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Analysis of robotic locomotion devices for the gastrointestinal tract

Phee et al., 2003

Document ID
6807099170374271025
Author
Phee L
Menciassi A
Accoto D
Stefanini C
Dario P
Publication year
Publication venue
Robotics Research: The Tenth International Symposium

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Various types of rigid and flexible endoscopes are used to inspect and to perform therapeutic procedures on different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the working characteristics of conventional endoscopes, most GI endoscopy procedures are unpleasant …
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