Snake-inspired soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat small intestine disorders
Disorders of the small intestine are often difficult to diagnose and treat. More than 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, an inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter and located deep within the body, this organ is harder to access than other parts of the digestive tract, such as the colon or stomach.
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