MSc (Eng) by Research in Bio Mechatronics and Robotics - Surgical Technologies

University of Leeds

The Magnetic Flexible Endoscope, a device which can painlessly examine a human colon to detect signs of disease, was praised at a principal surgical robotics competition last week. The prototype endoscope was developed Professor Pietro Valdastri and his research team and it uses robotic technology and magnetic coupling to perform non-invasive screening procedures. By radically re-shaping how the endoscope works, is manufactured and used, the team have proposed a solution which offers the potential to revolutionise cancer screening.