an endoscope is disclosed which incorporates an easily maneuverable device for recognizing the shapes of imaged objects . the endoscope includes device to project patterned beams on the objects , device to identify positions of spots made on the objects by the patterned beams , device to indicate the identified positions of the spots on a displayed image of the objects , device to correct errors found in the identified positions of the spots , and device to adjust the indications on the displayed image of the objects according to the corrections made .