The world's first operation using remote-controlled humanoid robots was performed in the US
Scientists at the University of California have successfully used remote-controlled humanoid robots to perform two surgeries for the first time in the world.
Scientists at the University of California have successfully used remote-controlled humanoid robots to perform two surgeries for the first time in the world.
The procedures included a gallbladder removal performed by a human-robot team, with the surgeon assisting a humanoid robot, and a second surgery performed by two humanoid robots working together. Both surgeries were performed on large non-mammals, Interesting Engineering reports .
The Surgie humanoid robots participated in the study. They are about 1.5 meters tall and weigh only 27 kg. Thanks to their compact and mobile design, they can work in existing operating rooms without significant changes to the infrastructure, making them more practical for medical facilities in resource-constrained environments.
To make surgical procedures possible, the researchers equipped the robots with adapters that allowed them to use standard surgical instruments. The robots integrated easily into existing clinical processes, and operators noted that their human-like controls were more intuitive than those of traditional robotic surgery systems.
The UCSD team says that in preclinical trials, the remotely controlled humanoid robots achieved surgical precision comparable to known robotic platforms, proving that compact humanoid systems can deliver high-quality surgery, making advanced medical care more accessible in challenging environments.
Although the study demonstrated the potential of humanoid robots in surgery, several technical challenges remain to be addressed before they can be widely deployed. In particular, the robots require frequent recalibration during surgery, which increases the time required to perform procedures compared to traditional systems. In addition, minimizing the signal delay between the surgeon's commands and the robot's movement remains a critical challenge, which will allow for remote surgeries over long distances in remote regions in the future.
In addition to performing surgical procedures, the development team envisions a much broader role for humanoid robots in operating rooms. With the ability to walk and manipulate objects, they could fetch surgical instruments, assist medical staff with routine tasks, and clean operating rooms after procedures, improving workflow and reducing the burden on medical teams.
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