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‘Robot pill’ technology reaches clinical trial stage

PillBot. A cutting-edge development from Endiatx, a pioneering medical technology company, is aiming to bring a 'robot pill' to the market.

Endiatx’s flagship product is the PillBot, a robotic capsule equipped with various parts including cameras, sensors, and wireless communication to enable doctors or practitioners to examine the gastrointestinal tract with diligence, uncharted precision, and control. In an interview with VentureBeat, the company CEO Torrey Smith detailed how they have raised $7 million over the course, with the largest contribution of $1.5m gained from Verge Health Tech Fund, based in Singapore. Smith has been a hands-on executive, playing an important role in the testing process by swallowing 43 PillBots to date, including a live demonstration in front of a stunned audience.

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