SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 30, 2025Interesting Engineering

Rolling robot that takes 3D scans from deep within body could detect cancer early

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The oloid-shaped magnetic robot, developed by University of Leeds engineers, generates high-resolution 3D ultrasound images inside the gastrointestinal tract, enabling non-invasive "virtual biopsies" for early cancer detection and potentially combining diagnosis and treatment in one procedure.

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