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.
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