Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endotracheal Intubation I: Procedure01:15

Endotracheal Intubation I: Procedure

7.8K
Endotracheal or ET intubation is a critical medical procedure used to secure a patient's airway, often in acute respiratory distress, apnea, upper airway obstruction, ineffective clearance of secretions, high risk for aspiration, or during general anesthesia.
The ET tube comprises various components, including a standard adaptor to attach a bag-valve-mask (BVM) or ventilator, a cuff, a pilot balloon, and radiopaque markings along its length to measure the insertion distance. The tube sizes...
7.8K
Endotracheal Intubation II: Nursing Management01:17

Endotracheal Intubation II: Nursing Management

2.5K
Endotracheal intubation is a critical procedure that can be lifesaving for many patients with respiratory distress or failure. The role of nursing in managing endotracheal tubes is pivotal, as it involves pre-intubation preparation, assisting during the procedure, and post-extubation care.
1. Nursing Care of Patients Before Intubation
Before the endotracheal intubation procedure, nurses play an essential role in ensuring the process goes smoothly. The nurses must be familiar with intubation...
2.5K
Mnemonic Devices01:23

Mnemonic Devices

407
Mnemonic devices are cognitive tools that facilitate memory retention by linking new information to familiar patterns or organizational strategies. These techniques are beneficial for remembering complex or lengthy sets of information by simplifying and structuring them in easily retrievable ways.
Acronyms
Acronyms are created by using the initial letters of a series of words to form a new word or phrase. This approach condenses complex information into a single, memorable entity. For example,...
407
Non-ohmic Devices00:51

Non-ohmic Devices

1.5K
In most substances, the current flow is proportional to the voltage applied to it. A simple relationship between the values of current, voltage, and resistance is known as Ohm's law. Nonohmic devices do not exhibit a linear relationship between voltage and current. One such device is the semiconducting circuit element known as a diode. A diode is a circuit device that allows current flow in only one direction.
Consider a simple circuit consisting of a battery, a diode, and a resistor. A...
1.5K
Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device01:30

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device

388
Surveyors use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to measure the precise location and elevation of points on Earth. In a recent survey, GPS receivers were used to determine the coordinates and elevations of two park monuments. The process involved careful mission planning, data collection, and correction to ensure accuracy. The survey began with mission planning to identify optimal satellite visibility and minimize Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). A geodetic control point...
388
CRISPR01:59

CRISPR

57.6K
Genome editing technologies allow scientists to modify an organism’s DNA via the addition, removal, or rearrangement of genetic material at specific genomic locations. These types of techniques could potentially be used to cure genetic disorders such as hemophilia and sickle cell anemia. One popular and widely used DNA-editing research tool that could lead to safe and effective cures for genetic disorders is the CRISPR-Cas9 system. CRISPR-Cas9 stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced...
57.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same authorSame journal

Learning flight navigation like a honey bee.

Science robotics·2026
Same author

Fusing LiDAR and vision to generate high-quality reconstructions.

Science robotics·2026
Same author

Dexterous grasping with an active palm.

Science robotics·2026
Same author

Vibrotactile feedback aids prosthesis usability.

Science robotics·2026
Same author

Collision-tolerant deformable quadrotor arms.

Science robotics·2026
Same author

Reconfigurable aerial robot for subterranean mine inspection.

Science robotics·2025
Same journal

DNA origami snaps into place.

Science robotics·2026
Same journal

A high-endurance DNA origami snap-through switch for functional nanoscale control.

Science robotics·2026
Same journal

Is your robot vacuum cleaner spying on you?

Science robotics·2026
Same journal

Do people feel safe in a robot's presence?

Science robotics·2026
Same journal

Stop chasing identical outcomes in HRI replication: Learn from the differences.

Science robotics·2026
See all related articles
  1. Home
  3. A Self-guided Intubation Device.
  1. Home
  3. A Self-guided Intubation Device.

Related Experiment Video

Endotracheal Intubation of Rabbits Using a Polypropylene Guide Catheter
05:46

Endotracheal Intubation of Rabbits Using a Polypropylene Guide Catheter

Published on: November 13, 2017

34.9K

A self-guided intubation device.

Amos Matsiko1

  • 1Science Robotics, AAAS, Washington, DC 20005, USA.

Science Robotics
|January 21, 2026

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A novel soft robotics device offers a self-guided solution for rapid and secure airway intubation. This innovative technology requires minimal training for healthcare providers.

More Related Videos

Endotracheal Intubation Using a Flexible Intubation Endoscope as a Standardized Model for Safe Airway Management in Swine
04:30

Endotracheal Intubation Using a Flexible Intubation Endoscope as a Standardized Model for Safe Airway Management in Swine

Published on: August 25, 2022

3.9K
Repeated Orotracheal Intubation in Mice
06:26

Repeated Orotracheal Intubation in Mice

Published on: March 27, 2020

19.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Endotracheal Intubation of Rabbits Using a Polypropylene Guide Catheter
05:46

Endotracheal Intubation of Rabbits Using a Polypropylene Guide Catheter

Published on: November 13, 2017

34.9K
Endotracheal Intubation Using a Flexible Intubation Endoscope as a Standardized Model for Safe Airway Management in Swine
04:30

Endotracheal Intubation Using a Flexible Intubation Endoscope as a Standardized Model for Safe Airway Management in Swine

Published on: August 25, 2022

3.9K
Repeated Orotracheal Intubation in Mice
06:26

Repeated Orotracheal Intubation in Mice

Published on: March 27, 2020

19.4K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Robotics
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Airway management is critical in medical procedures.
  • Current intubation methods can be challenging and require extensive training.
  • The need for safer, faster, and more accessible intubation techniques is significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel soft robotics, self-guided intubation device.
  • To evaluate the device's capability for fast and safe airway access.
  • To assess the minimal user training required for effective operation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a soft robotics-based intubation system.
  • Implementation of a self-guided mechanism for navigation.
  • Testing the device's performance in simulated or cadaveric models (details not provided in abstract).

Main Results:

  • The device demonstrates capability for fast airway access.
  • The device ensures safe intubation.
  • Minimal user training is sufficient for device operation.

Conclusions:

  • Soft robotics offers a promising approach for advanced medical devices.
  • The self-guided intubation device represents a significant advancement in airway management.
  • This technology has the potential to improve patient safety and reduce healthcare provider burden.