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Vanderbilt researchers bring paradigm-shifting technology to endoscopic procedures
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreNov. 19, 2020
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Vanderbilt’s medical capsule robots’ hardware, software goes open-source
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreNov. 4, 2015
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Sophisticated application of magnetic force enhances laparoscopic surgery
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreMar. 3, 2015
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Engineers lead 6 of 10 ‘cool inventions’ of 2014: CTTC
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreJan. 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt researchers’ work passes computing society’s test of time
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreNov. 13, 2014
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VU engineer wins $1.5 million to develop magnetic capsule endoscope
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreSep. 22, 2014
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Two Vanderbilt projects showcased at SmartAmerica Challenge EXPO
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreJun. 12, 2014
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NSF grant helps Vanderbilt train ‘engineering ambassadors’
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2014
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Robot evolution: Partnership intensifies between Vanderbilt engineers, physicians
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreDec. 6, 2013
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Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch during minimally invasive surgeries
A collaboration between international and Vanderbilt University researchers is helping to update a tried-and-true medical technology for the 21st century. The development of an intelligent and autonomous Magnetic Flexible Endoscope holds the promise of making colonoscopies safer, less painful, more widely available and less expensive. Read MoreOct. 17, 2013