Humanoid Robots Assist in Live Surgery for the First Time
tekbog · x · 2026-07-14
In a UC San Diego study, two humanoid robots successfully performed gallbladder removals on live animals for the first time. Key takeaways from the original post:
- One robot assisted a human surgeon during the procedure.
- In a second surgery, two robots collaborated on the operating table.
- These robots did not make autonomous decisions; they were remotely controlled by real doctors.
- Weighing about 30kg, they can move freely around the operating room and use the exact same instruments as human surgeons.
This is viewed as a major step toward "true surgical assistants," with the next goal being to increase autonomy so the robots can handle more standardized surgical steps.
Related event: UC San Diego Demonstrates Humanoid Robots Performing Live Surgery(2 posts)→
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