THE NAVIGATION CHALLENGE
Finding the way through a changing anatomy
The colon is a deformable three-dimensional structure viewed through a two-dimensional endoscopic image. This can make orientation and direction of travel challenging during colonoscopy. As the colonoscope advances, the anatomy can change and the relationship between the instrument and the surrounding anatomy may become difficult to interpret from the endoscopic view alone.
Maintaining awareness of orientation and direction of travel is an important part of navigating the procedure. Core Scope is developing Path Finder to provide procedural orientation and direction-of-travel information, supporting the endoscopist as they navigate through the colon.
Understanding position within the procedure.
Supporting awareness of where the colonoscope is travelling.
Helping provide information within the existing colonoscopy workflow.
The Solution
Navigation intelligence for colonoscopy
Core Scope is developing Path Finder to support orientation and direction of travel using procedural visual information.
Uses procedural visual information to support navigation.
Designed to assist procedural orientation.
Provides information relating to the direction of travel during colonoscopy.
PLATFORM
One Intelligent Platform
Core Scope is developing a connected platform addressing three key challenges in colonoscopy
Loop Straightener
Helps manage recurrent looping and provides additional mechanical control.
Colon Mapping
Maps mucosal visualisation and identifies potentially unobserved areas.
Path Finder
The design aims to reduce recurrent loop formation and support continued advancement.
Benefits
Designed for Smarter Navigation
AI-enabled navigation technology being developed to support orientation and direction of travel during colonoscopy.
Supports the endoscopist in maintaining awareness of orientation during colonoscopy.
Provides procedural information to support understanding of direction of travel.
“Built Around the Procedure”
Designed to work as part of an intelligent colonoscopy platform alongside existing systems and technologies.
- For Endoscopists
Supports orientation and navigation during the procedure.
- For Procedures
Provides additional procedural information to support navigation.
- For the Platform
Connects navigation with Core Scope’s wider colonoscopy technology platform.