Key Facts

• This is the first time humanoid robots have done surgery in an operating theatre.
• The robots were controlled by surgeons from a distance.
• The surgery took place at the University of California San Diego.
• An expert involved in the project spoke to the Tech Life program.
• The program also discussed social media developments and a carbon capture method to reduce pollution from large cargo ships.
• The episode was presented by Shiona McCallum and produced by Tom Quinn.
• The information was shared by BBC World Service on July 14, 2026.