Endoscopy procedures are crucial for diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases, but their lack of real-time clinical feedback on gastrointestinal wall thickness can increase the risk of injuries.  With millions of these procedures performed annually in the United States alone, it is important to find a safer and more efficient way to perform them.

The process involves inserting a flexible endoscope into a natural body orifice and then inserting a biopsy tool through the endoscope's biopsy channel. Performing the procedure requires two medical personnel and includes several manual manipulations of the endoscope, which can be uncomfortable for the patient and increase unnecessary safety risks.