EndoTheranostics will usher in a new era for screening colonoscopy, advancing the frontiers of medical imaging and robotics. A tip-growing or eversion robot with a sleeve-like structure will be created to extend deep into hollow spaces while perceiving the environment through multimodal imaging and sensing. It will also act as a conduit to transfer miniaturised instruments to the remote site within the colon for diagnosis and therapy (theranostics).

The unique technical and clinical challenges will be tackled by the principal investigators (PIs), each bringing complementary skills, backed by their groups with wide expertise and exceptional facilities. The synergy and added value evident in this team will lead to breakthroughs not possible by means of independent research. The outcomes of EndoTheranostics will revolutionise the theranostics of CRC, impacting the quality of life of millions of individuals.