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This Tiny Robotic Pill Eliminates The Need For Hospital Visits In Stomach Cancer Detection (www.ibtimes.co.uk)
submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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PillBot, a tiny ingestible robot, could revolutionize gut health exams with AI-powered cameras, making early detection easier from home.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

currently the battery only lasts 30-4min, so no colonpscopy just yet

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

yeah may need one of those systems where it can generate its own power. Someday.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Ohhh I'd love to have a tiny nuclear reactor in my anus!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

For God sakes, Bender, keep dancing!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I meant more things I have seen where the micromachine can harvest energy from body processes. Only a small amount of energy can be gotten but most of these things are pretty low energy.