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Magnetic actuation technology (MAT) provides novel diagnostic tools for the early screening and treatment of digestive cancers, which have high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. The application of magnetic actuation systems and magnetic robots in gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis and treatment to provide a comprehensive reference manual for scholars in the field of MAT research are reviewed. It describes the basic principles of magnetic actuation and magnetic field safety, introduces the design, manufacturing, control, and performance parameters of magnetic actuation systems, as well as the applicability and limitations of each system for different parts of the GI tract. It analyzes the characteristics and advantages of different types and functions of magnetic robots, summarizes the challenges faced by MAT in clinical applications, and provides an outlook on the future prospects of the field.


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Magnetic Actuation Systems and Magnetic Robots for Gastrointestinal Examination and Treatment

Show Author's information Hongbo Sun1,2Jianhua Liu1,2( )Qiuliang Wang1,2( )
Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China

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Magnetic actuation technology (MAT) provides novel diagnostic tools for the early screening and treatment of digestive cancers, which have high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. The application of magnetic actuation systems and magnetic robots in gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis and treatment to provide a comprehensive reference manual for scholars in the field of MAT research are reviewed. It describes the basic principles of magnetic actuation and magnetic field safety, introduces the design, manufacturing, control, and performance parameters of magnetic actuation systems, as well as the applicability and limitations of each system for different parts of the GI tract. It analyzes the characteristics and advantages of different types and functions of magnetic robots, summarizes the challenges faced by MAT in clinical applications, and provides an outlook on the future prospects of the field.

Keywords: electromagnetic, permanent magnets, Magnetic actuation, medical robots, capsule endoscope

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