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 Published: Feb 27, 07 Views: 2,628 The researchers from Ritsumeikan University and the Shiga University of Medical Science created a tiny robot prototype that can execute medical treatment and capture images of affected areas once place inside the body during an incision. It measures 2 cm (0.8 inch) in length and 1 cm (0.4 inch) in diameter, can be controlled through the body by using an outer magnetic field applied close to the patient.  The researchers developed five different kinds of prototypes with features such as image capture functions, medicine delivery systems, and tiny forceps for taking tissue samples. MRI images of the patient taken in advance serve as a map for navigating the minibot, which is said to have performed swimmingly in tests on animals. Sensor and image data is relayed back to a computer via an attached 2-mm diameter cable, which looks like it can also serve as a safety line in case the minibot gets lost or stranded.
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