An automatic stomach screening method using magnetically actuated capsule endoscope

Overview

CUHK has introduced an automated approach for stomach screening by employing a magnetically powered capsule endoscope, enabling the examination of various stomach regions with the assistance of AI techniques and cutting-edge magnetic control systems. This innovation is designed to offer an effective, efficient, patient-centric, and surgeon-friendly solution for stomach screening.

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Commercialisation opportunities
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Problem addressed

In the context of stomach screening, this method not only reduces procedure time but also lightens the workload on surgeons, all while maintaining the reliability and accuracy of diagnostic results.

Innovation
  • Using AI-based detection to enhance the reliability and accuracy of diagnostic results.
  • Autonomous magnetic actuation navigation facilitates more rapid and comprehensive detection and viewing of different parts of the stomach.
Key impact
  • Quick and efficient stomach screening makes it easier for patients to accept, providing them with greater comfort.
  • Highly Autonomous procedures and accurate results reduce surgeon's work intensity and reduce the learning curve.
Award
  • The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Silver Medal)
Application
  • Automatic stomach screening

Patent

  • US provisional patent:63446024
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all around the world. Four Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with recipients of the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal and Veblen Prize sitting as faculty in residence. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an extensive alumni network. CUHK undertakes a wide range of research programmes in many subject areas, and strives to provide scope for all academic staff to undertake consultancy and collaborative projects with industry. 

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