Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs
Summary
Surgeons remotely controlled humanoid robots to remove gallbladders from live pigs in a new medical experiment. This trial shows potential for cheaper, smaller surgical robots that could be used in places with fewer resources.Key Facts
- The experiment involved removing gallbladders from live pigs using humanoid robots controlled by surgeons.
- The study was published in the journal Nature and conducted by researchers at UC San Diego.
- The robots used were Unitree G1 humanoid robots, made by a Chinese company, costing much less than current specialized surgical robots.
- Unitree G1 robots weigh about 60 pounds and stand 5 feet tall, much smaller than existing surgical robots that weigh around 1,800 pounds.
- Surgeons operated the robots remotely using a computer console with a headset and foot pedal.
- The system still requires improvements because surgery took longer and needed pauses to recalibrate the robots.
- The robots’ smaller size limits their movement and reach compared to human arms.
- If developed further, this technology could help hospitals in rural areas, battlefields, or even space missions.
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