Imaging quality a barrier to microrobotics in medicine
It’s been 50 years since “Fantastic Voyage” hit movie theaters as a marvel of science fiction—at least it was in 1966. While the flick was visually stunning, current work in the field of microrobotics is being stymied by available imaging techniques.
A May 24 article in Nature examines potential areas of improvement in resolution and process.
“Current imaging techniques, such as radiology, ultrasound, infrared and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are too coarse, insensitive and slow to find, let alone follow, micromotors operating deep within the body. The radioactive isotopes used in radiology and nuclear medicine are hazardous in high concentrations and when used for a prolonged time.”
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Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.