Robotic endoscope
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32-1. The endoscope of claim 1, wherein said endoscope is equipped with an automated or semi-automated steering system comprising a lumen-center-seeking algorithm.
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An endoscope is provided which comprises an elongated body adapted for insertion into a body lumen, and a plurality of electrically controlled actuators associated with the body which are controllable to impart an orientation to the body that is complimentary to the natural orientation of the lumen into which the endoscope is inserted.
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32-1. The endoscope of claim 1, wherein said endoscope is equipped with an automated or semi-automated steering system comprising a lumen-center-seeking algorithm.
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