"Endiatx’s PillBot: Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics with Swallowable Robots at Mayo Clinic"
Hi Guys, Welcome to Robot Philosophy, my name is Robophil where we explore the cutting edge of robotics and automation. Today, I'm excited to introduce Exciting news from Endiatx LLC, the startup making waves in medical technology!
This year, they’re planning a pivotal trial for their innovative swallowable, steerable Pillbot robot camera at Mayo Clinic campuses. Imagine, instead of awkward scopes, you just pop a pill for a thorough stomach inspection!
They’ve already started their first in-human trials in New Zealand, and the doctors are loving it. They plan to publish this promising data soon. Now, they’re aiming for an investigational device exemption from the FDA. Fingers crossed, folks, because this could be a game-changer!
Endiatx has secured $7 million from investors and is working on a $20 million Series A round. Clearly, people believe in the power of swallowing robots!
The latest PillBot version boasts a 160° field of view. PillBot Version 1.0, at just 13 mm in diameter, allows doctors to remotely control it inside your stomach. It’s like having a tiny, high-tech submarine navigating your digestive system.
Future PillBot versions will be even smaller, with AI-automated movement and lab-on-chip gut-biome analysis. It’s like having a mini scientist on a field trip inside you!
Endiatx’s partnership with Mayo Clinic is rock solid, thanks to a 15-year know-how license agreement. Dr. Vivek Kumbhari, Mayo Clinic–Florida’s chair of gastroenterology, has been a key player, joining the board in 2021 and helping with cadaver testing. That’s dedication!
In a daring TED Talk in April, Dr. Kumbhari and Endiatx co-founder Alex Luebke showcased the PillBot live on stage. Swallowing cameras in front of a live audience? Talk about gutsy!
Stay tuned for more on this incredible journey of medical innovation. Endiatx is truly turning the tables—or rather, the stomachs—of medical diagnostics!
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