Active stabilization of a flexible endoscope by visual servoing

Automated visual tracking of a moving target by software processing of images from the endoscope optical system

TECHNOLOGY

• Motorized endoscope controlled by a software
• Autonomous and automated visual tracking of the target
• Real-time visual servoing based on a “target of interest tracking” algorithm

APPLICATIONS

• Industrial optical instruments adapted to turbulent or dynamic environments
• Medical procedures (diagnostic and surgical interventions)
• Industrial endoscopy (production monitoring and maintenance)
• Inspection and control organisations (police, surveillance companies, civil protection departments)

INNOVATION ADVANTAGES

• Compensates external perturbations and the involuntary motions, keep the target in the field of view
• The automation system allows precise and easy use of a flexible endoscope
• Freeing the user from certain constraints of manual control endoscopes

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

• Patent extended (EP+US+JP ongoing review)
• Functional medical prototype tested by surgeons