BITE-SIZED ROBOTS

The video introduces the concept of swallowable medical robots developed by Vanderbilt University, which are open source and customizable for various medical tasks. Unlike existing pill cams, these robots can perform internal tasks and are designed to interface with new modules. The video discusses the technical challenges of building such robots and highlights the role of open source software in making the technology accessible to researchers. The video concludes with a humorous exchange.

Why is it important for researchers to be able to customize the robots?

What challenges do medical robots face when operating inside the human body?