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Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative resource that explores the development and progress of self-propelled capsule robots for medical use. This book guides readers from the initial conceptual stages to the final proof-of-concept demonstrations, with a special focus on applied dynamics principles. It introduces various mathematical modeling techniques that allow these robots to navigate and propel themselves within the human intestine. Researchers, professors, engineers, and postgraduate students alike will find this a crucial addition to their libraries.
The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject, enabling the design of new driving technologies for capsule endoscopy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for applied mathematics, robotics, and biomechanical engineering. The comprehensive coverage of this book provides guidance in designing and optimizing advanced medical devices, pushing the boundaries of current medical practices and advancing the field of capsule endoscopy.
List of contents
1. Introduction
2. Capsule Endoscopy
3. Mathematical Modelling
4. Optimisation and Control
5. Prototype Design
6. Proof-of-Concept Validation and Ex Vivo Testing
7. Future Works
About the author
Yang Liu is an associate professor in dynamics and control in the engineering department of the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, and an honorary lecturer at the endoscopy department of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Liu was the lead guest editor of a special issue on “Self-Propelled Robots: From Theory to Applications” in Meccanica. He has been invited to give talks on a number of prestigious international conferences, including the International Conference on Nonlinear Dynamics in Engineering and the International Conference on Recent Advances in Nonlinear Mechanics.
