Development of a Wheel Type Locomotive Mechanism Using Micro motor for a Capsule-Type Endoscope

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  • 이영재 (한국과학기술연구원 마이크로시스템연구센터) ;
  • 김병규 (한국과학기술연구원 마이크로시스템연구센터) ;
  • 임영모 (한국과학기술연구원 마이크로시스템연구센터) ;
  • 박종오 (한국과학기술연구원 마이크로시스템연구센터) ;
  • 홍예선 (한국항공대학교 항공우주 및 기계공학부) ;
  • 김수현 (한국과학기술원 기계공학과)
  • Published : 2001.06.27

Abstract

The two prototypes of a Wheel Type Locomotive Mechanism Using Micro motor for a Capsule-Type Endoscope are outlined and realized. Basic concept of these mechanisms is to use a rod-shaped wheel, with which these mechanisms can go over the haustral folds inside colon. The actuator of Prototype I is geared dc motor and the actuator for steering is Shape Memory Alloy. Prototype I goes through the whole area of colonoscopy training model. Prototype II can not only go forward and backward, but also be steerable with 2 geared dc motors. Prototype II goes through dead pig colon.

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