Fabrication of magnetic actuator for use in colon endoscope

Masahiko Sendoh, Yuji Suda, Kazushi Ishiyama, Ken Ichi Arai

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Abstract

Magnetic actuator for colonoscope navigation is fabricated. The actuator composed of tube-shape permanent magnet and spiral structure that made by rubber. The magnet is magnetized to the direction of its diameter. By applying the rotational magnetic field the machine rotate and moved in an intestine. The actuator is attached on an end of simulated endoscope. The actuator with flexible air tubes can move in small and large intestines of pig. This result suggests that the actuator have great possibility for colonoscope navigation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMHS 2003 - Proceedings of 2003 International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages165-170
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0780381653, 9780780381650
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
EventInternational Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2003 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 2003 Oct 192003 Oct 22

Publication series

NameMHS 2003 - Proceedings of 2003 International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2003
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period03/10/1903/10/22

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