Trung Duc Than
Papers
9
Total Citations
482
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About
Trung Duc Than is a pioneering researcher in medical robotics, with a particular focus on robotic capsule endoscopy, microrobot propulsion, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract diagnostics. His work addresses one of medicine's most persistent challenges: safely and accurately navigating the complex, inaccessible terrain of the human GI tract to diagnose conditions such as obscure GI bleeding, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, and small bowel tumors. Than's most influential contribution — a comprehensive review of localization systems for robotic endoscopic capsules (2012, 274 citations) — has become a foundational reference in the field, underscoring his authority in capsule navigation technology. Complementing this, he has made significant advances in electromagnetic actuation, developing and experimentally validating spiral-type microrobots capable of propelling through fluid-filled intestinal environments. His investigations into the biomechanical and biotribological properties of real intestinal tissue have provided critical design insights for optimizing robotic capsule performance. Perhaps most notably, Than has pioneered the use of positron emission markers for capsule localization, offering a magnetic-actuation-compatible alternative to conventional systems that demands no onboard power. With a cumulative citation record exceeding 480 across nine key publications, Than's interdisciplinary research continues to meaningfully advance minimally invasive diagnostics and therapeutic robotics.
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- 1A Review of Localization Systems for Robotic Endoscopic Capsules274 citations · 2012
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