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Surgeons remotely control humanoid robots for first live pig surgery
In a preclinical trial, surgeons used humanoid robots to perform operations on live pigs for the first time. The robots were controlled remotely by surgeons, demonstrating potential for telesurgery. The trial tests feasibility of humanoid robots in surgical settings.
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While promising, this is still preclinical; the leap from pigs to humans and the cost-benefit of humanoid vs. specialized surgical robots remain unproven.
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Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs →
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