Magnetic Vine Robots
Growing robots that extend from their tip to navigate confined anatomy steered by external magnetic fields
OverviewApplications
Minimally invasive accessEndoluminal navigationNeurosurgeryGastrointestinal EndoscopyBronchoscopy
Inspired by the way plants grow, vine robots navigate confined and tortuous pathways by extending from their tip rather than being pushed from behind. This tip-growth minimises friction and interaction with surrounding tissue along the insertion path.
By combining controlled growth with magnetic steering, we direct these robots through delicate anatomy for minimally invasive access — enabling navigation and sampling in places that are otherwise difficult to reach safely.
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