| 摘要 |
[Problem] To provide an endoscope with which it is possible to reduce operator discomfort. [Solution] This manipulator (1) is characterized by being provided with an insertion unit (2) insertable into a bodily cavity, an operating unit (3) for operating the insertion unit (2), an extending/retracting unit (4) for extending or retracting the insertion unit (2), a drive unit (6) for driving the insertion unit (2) and the extending/retracting unit (4), and a controller (9) for controlling the drive unit (6) in response to operation of the operating unit (3); wherein the insertion unit (2) has a bendable bending unit (22); the drive unit (6) has a bend driving unit (61) for generating drive force to bend the bending unit, and an extension/retraction driving unit (62) for generating drive force to extend and retract the extending/retracting unit (4); and the controller (9) controls the bend driving unit (61) and the extension/retraction driving unit (62) in response to operation of the operating unit (3). |
