Mu
Developer of swallowable, self-propelled ingestible robots and integrated inspection systems for minimally invasive gastrointestinal examination. Core work includes miniaturized capsule imaging devices with on-board propulsion, wireless real-time imaging, and external magnetic actuation and control. The organization also produces non-medical educational content and participates in research collaborations and industry events.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Mu
Incubator, BKC Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan
Products
Compact self-propelled capsule endoscope and inspection system
An integrated system composed of a swallowable, single-use capsule imaging device paired with an external magnetic field generator and operator controller to enable physician-directed inspection of multiple gastrointestinal regions in a single session.
Compact self-propelled capsule endoscope and inspection system
An integrated system composed of a swallowable, single-use capsule imaging device paired with an external magnetic field generator and operator controller to enable physician-directed inspection of multiple gastrointestinal regions in a single session.
Expertise Areas
- Capsule endoscopy system development
- Ingestible medical robotics and propulsion
- Magnetic actuation and external field control for devices
- Real-time wireless endoscopic imaging and operator interfaces
Key Technologies
- Ingestible capsule imaging
- External magnetic field generation and control
- Wireless real-time video transmission
- Fin-based hydrodynamic propulsion
News & Updates
Received Japanese market authorization holder (MAH) and medical device manufacturing registration enabling production and sale of second-class medical devices; registration and permit numbers are published in company profile.
Received the Mayor Prize for a proposal linking self-propelled capsule endoscopy with regional medical tourism at a regional innovation pitch event.
Exhibited at a major biotechnology and health-tech partnering event to engage industry, academia, and government stakeholders.
Multiple national TV programs and press features over several years covering demonstrations and technical aspects of the self-propelled capsule endoscopy system.
Selected to participate in a hardware-focused accelerator program that provides prototyping resources, mentorship, and Demo Day exposure.
Received Japanese market authorization holder (MAH) and medical device manufacturing registration enabling production and sale of second-class medical devices; registration and permit numbers are published in company profile.
Received the Mayor Prize for a proposal linking self-propelled capsule endoscopy with regional medical tourism at a regional innovation pitch event.
Exhibited at a major biotechnology and health-tech partnering event to engage industry, academia, and government stakeholders.
Multiple national TV programs and press features over several years covering demonstrations and technical aspects of the self-propelled capsule endoscopy system.
Selected to participate in a hardware-focused accelerator program that provides prototyping resources, mentorship, and Demo Day exposure.