Abstract: A self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, comprising a head for obtaining the errorless information of an interior of a tubular organ; an impact force generating unit connected the head generating an impact force according to a pneumatic pressure externally supplied and sucked by a air pressure supplier and making the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot move in the tubular organ; and a plurality of supporting arms connected the head with end of the impact force for covering the impact force generating unit, making a housing of the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, and adjusting frictional force between the interior of the tubular organ and the housing as desired.

Abstract: An electrochemical discharge machining method may include electrolytically machining a tool fed by a three-dimensional tool feeder which can accurately feed a tool in three dimensions. The electrolytic machining may be performed in a current controlled mode, during which a concentration and a height of an electrolyte may be regulated. Further, the method may include performing electrochemical discharge machining of the workpiece using the machined tool in a voltage controlled mode.

Abstract: A micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion comprises an information detecting unit for obtaining information of the interior of the colon and a driving unit for generating its own locomotion and moving the information detecting unit without causing any damages to the walls of the colon.

Abstract: An electrochemical process using current density controlling techniques is disclosed. In the electrochemical process of this invention, a carbon cathode rod activated with a negative voltage and an electrode activated with a positive voltage are sunk into an electrolyte contained in a container, and so the electrode is electrochemically etched while properly controlling both the metal ion dissolving rate and the metal ion diffusing rate of the electrode by controlling the amount of applied current to maintain the two rates at a desired balance. This process thus creates a diffusion effect thickening the tip of the cylindrical electrode, and compensates for a conventional geometric effect sharpening the tip of the electrode. Therefore, this process produces a precise product having a uniform diameter along its length.

Abstract: An electrochemical discharge machining method may include electrolytically machining a tool fed by a three-dimensional tool feeder which can accurately feed a tool in three dimensions. The electrolytic machining may be performed in a current controlled mode, during which a concentration and a height of an electrolyte may be regulated. Further, the method may include performing electrochemical discharge machining of the workpiece using the machined tool in a voltage controlled mode.

Abstract: A micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion comprises an information detecting unit for obtaining information of the interior of the colon and a driving unit for generating its own locomotion and moving the information detecting unit without causing any damages to the walls of the colon.

Abstract: A self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, comprising a head for obtaining the errorless information of an interior of a tubular organ; an impact force generating unit connected the head generating an impact force according to a pneumatic pressure externally supplied and sucked by a air pressure supplier and making the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot move in the tubular organ; and a plurality of supporting arms connected the head with end of the impact force for covering the impact force generating unit, making a housing of the self-propelled endoscopic micro-robot, and adjusting frictional force between the interior of the tubular organ and the housing as desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochemical machining process for fabrication of cylindrical microprobes, which is effected by the tool acting as the cathode against the workpiece acting as the anode, taking advantage of a chemical reaction occurring between the workpiece and the tool, both being beneath the surface of an electrolyte, under such a controlled electric field that the workpiece can be machined to have a uniform diameter throughout its entire length. The electrochemical machining can be carried out with greater precision because a precise machining process because the volume to be additionally processed owing to the surface tension generated when the workpiece is dipped into the electrolyte is taken into consideration.

Abstract: An electrochemical machining process using current density controlling techniques is disclosed In the electrochemical machining process of this invention, a carbon cathode rod activated with a negative voltage and a workpiece activated with a positive voltage are sunk into an electrolyte contained in a container, and so the workpiece is electrochemically machined while properly controlling both the metal ion dissolving rate and the metal ion diffusing rate of the workpiece by controlling the amount of applied current to maintain the two rates at a desired balance. This process thus creates a diffusion effect thickening the tip of the cylindrical workpiece, and compensates for a conventional geometric effect sharpening the tip of the workpiece. Therefore, this process produces a precise product having a uniform diameter along its length.