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New generation of surgical snakebots are individualised to each patient.
Will be able to work in confines of each person's anatomy.
Come up with many virtual snakebot designs and select the one that can reach the necessary tissue.
Surgeon's tools and cameras can be sent through the hollow in the snakebots.
Currently working on anatomical models, have to work on cadavers before going for commercialisation.
Study by Australian Centre for Robotic Vision, part of the Queensland University of Technology.