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Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial

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July 10, 2026

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Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial
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Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough

Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough

Ars Technica

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· Jul 9, 2026

Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs

Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.

Mashable

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· Jul 9, 2026

Humanoid robots just removed a gallbladder in a live surgery

Humanoid robots at UC San Diego just successfully completed two surgical procedures.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Meet 'Surgie': The humanoid robot that just successfully performed live surgery

Humanoid robots perform surgery for the first time as UC San Diego researchers complete gallbladder removal, marking a major breakthrough in AI and healthcare.

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Surgeons just used robots to perform first-ever live surgery

The future of surgery just scrubbed in. In a groundbreaking medical first, robots designed to move and function like humans have performed surgery on a live patient, successfully completing two laparoscopic gallbladder removals. The breakthrough offers a peek at a future where these advanced machines could help bridge gaps in healthcare — easing surgeon shortages, []...Click to read more

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 10, 2026

'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries

'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries

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Related coverage for "Robots operated by humans complete surgeries in proof-of-concept trial": Times of India — Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough. Ars Technica — Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs. Mashable — Humanoid robots just removed a gallbladder in a live surgery. Hindustan Times — Meet 'Surgie': The humanoid robot that just successfully performed live surgery. Off The Press — Surgeons just used robots to perform first-ever live surgery. ABC7 New York — 'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries