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Humanoid Robots Performed Surgery on Live Pigs in a World First
Ars Technica·Friday, 10 July 2026
Surgeons controlled humanoid robots to perform operations on live pigs in what is being described as a world-first preclinical trial. The experiment was designed to test whether humanoid robots are feasible for use in surgical settings.
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Robot-assisted surgery is already changing healthcare globally, and this experiment could accelerate the timeline for humanoid robots entering operating rooms — with major consequences for patients and medical professionals.
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