Robotic artificial intelligence nasal/oral/rectal enteric tube

This invention describes a robotic guidance system designed to steer a stylet inside a patient's body, for example, through the nose or mouth. The stylet, which is inserted into an orifice, contains an optical fiber that captures images from inside the body. A robot system then uses multiple filaments attached to the stylet and actuators to precisely bend and maneuver it, guiding the stylet to a target location.

Why it matters: The rapid advancements in AI models for real-time image analysis and robotic control since 2021 could significantly enhance the precision and autonomy of the guidance system, making the complex navigation of the stylet more feasible.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedRobotics, AI, miniaturized optics, custom actuators

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