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Soft robot developed to help diagnose small intestine disorders
Original: A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine
Researchers at MIT have developed a soft robot designed to help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine. The device could make it easier to reach and examine parts of the digestive tract that are difficult to access with existing tools. Details on how the robot works and its stage of testing were not included, but the announcement is drawing attention as a potential step forward in gastrointestinal medicine.
Why now: New research from MIT on a medical robot for a hard-to-reach organ is fresh news with clear clinical potential.
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