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Humanoid Surgical Robots Reach a New Animal-Test Milestone
Key Takeaways
- A humanoid robot remotely controlled by a surgeon completed laparoscopic gallbladder removal in pigs.
- The result suggests human-like robots may be able to use spaces and tools designed for clinicians.
- The study is a feasibility milestone, not evidence that autonomous humanoid surgery is ready for hospitals.
- Researchers say the animal work yielded insights for future optimization and clinical translation.
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DT Editorial Team··via nature.com