Capsule robot for gut microbiota sampling using shape memory alloy spring

• Published in: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 1 - 14
• Main Authors: Rehan, Muhammad, Al‐Bahadly, Ibrahim, Thomas, David G., Avci, Ebubekir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.10.2020
• Subjects: Actuators; capsule robot; Contamination; GI tract; Gut microbiota; Intestine; Laboratory tests; micro robot; Microbiota; Microorganisms; Mucus; Robots; Sampling; Shape memory alloys; capsule robot; intestine; GI tract; micro robot; gut microbiota

Background Human gut microbiota can provide lifelong health information and even influence mood and behaviour. We currently lack the tools to obtain a microbial sample, directly from the small intestine, without contamination. Methods Shape memory alloy springs are used in concentric configuration t...