2023-06-22 08:45:37
The institute’s doctors confirmed that the chip, which has not yet been tested on the human body, is characterized by its low medical risks.
The size of the slide does not exceed a few centimeters, and the doctors at the Max Planck Institute were inspired by the design of this slide in the form of the scales of the endangered pangolin, which is known for its flexibility. It carries a medical solution for complex bowel operations and internal bleeding without resorting to surgery.
Metin Sethi, a biomedical engineer at the Max Planck Institute, said regarding the reason for choosing this design, “When we looked at the possibility of designing the slide by layers of metals … we found that it would be rigid in a way that it might not bend inside the human body, so we were inspired by the idea from the scales of the pangolin animal.” Which is characterized by its flexibility, which enables the slide to twist and move smoothly, and when integrating the external design with the metals that we used, we were able to heat the slide effectively.”
He added, “After the patient swallows it, doctors move the chip by radio frequency towards the target area. Then it moves smoothly inside the body, as it is equipped with magnetic waves.”
He also stated: “The ulcers and other diseases of the stomach can be treated by that chip wirelessly by sending it to the target area.”
In the case of ulcers, for example, the chip can be heated remotely to treat the wound area, and stop blood flow if there is bleeding,” according to Seti.
Although it has not yet been tested on the human body, the technique has achieved promising results following testing it on the organs of dead animals. As for the potential risks, the institute’s doctors rule out that the patient’s body will reject the chip. In addition to the possibility of remaining inside the body without causing any harm, provided that it comes out naturally.
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