Scientists from ITMO National Research University in St. Petersburg has developed a new method that allows the use of shoring nets and to remove catheters that threaten the health of the patient due to their rigidity.
And the university’s media office shows that scientists have created soft robots controlled by a magnetic field that can be used to treat blood clots. This method does not encourage the use of catheters and support nets.
In the statement, “ITMO University scientists have proposed to treat blood clots using flexible robots controlled by a magnetic field. from damage, which reduces the formation of clots Before ”.
“We plan to place the robots in the blood vessel in the form of a soft band, but under the influence of a rotating magnetic field it turns into a spiral,” said Anna Pozitkova, engineer at the ITMO International Research Center SCAMT. , “Out” instead of the clot, and “Drill” wraps and binds the clot. After connecting, under the influence of the magnetic field, it returns with it to the starting point, which is removed by the doctor. from the bloodstream. ”
According to him, the movement of robots is programmed by a magnetic field and thanks to its remote control, it does not damage the blood vessels while moving. The robot, which is 15 mm long and 2 mm wide, allows it to easily move through deep veins and reach hard-to-reach areas. The robot has successfully passed all laboratory tests.
source: tass
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