New technology lends itself to spying on your insides. A small, pill-sized camera -- equipped with six legs and two clamping jaws (ouch!) -- is entering the colonoscopy landscape.

Remote controlled from outside the patient via radio, this camera allows doctors (or other strangers) a close-up view of the intestinal tract. But rather than just floating idly through the digestive tract, as previous pill cams do, this one comes with the ability to anchor itself on the wall of the intestine.

With six legs to move about and gain purchase on the mucus-lined walls of the intestine, maneuverability becomes a major advantage. Two clamping jaws allow the micro bug to grab on and hold position along the wall. It's apparently not as painful as it sounds, if at all, thanks to the lack of nerve endings in the intestinal walls.

Interesting, indeed! From my end (no pun intended) this is really a groovy deal, as I go through a colonoscopy every two years (my father had/has prostate cancer). If you haven't had one, a colonoscopy is the most barbaric thing in the world to endure. On my last trip to the pooper studio, I am certain the entire crew of 60 Minutes was invited inside my colon, accompanied by at least three dolly cams, a handheld, and Andy Rooney.

I am sure some of my cohorts here on PoopReport may get a little squeamish of the idea of a little metal robot bug crawling around your cavity. But, given my druthers, it sounds a hell of a lot more comfortable. Plus I have a thing for remote control stuff... I wonder if I can drive it?!?