Researchers at the University of California San Diego have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot to perform keyhole surgery on a pig, marking a step forward in robotic-assisted healthcare.
The report said the humanoid robot was modified to hold standard surgical instruments, allowing it to operate in existing medical facilities at lower cost than traditional robotic systems.
While both surgeries were completed successfully, the procedures took longer than conventional robotic operations because the system required repeated recalibration. Minor complications during one operation were resolved without serious consequences.
Researchers said further training and refinement could improve efficiency, making such robots suitable for use in rural healthcare, disaster zones, battlefields and even future space missions.
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