July 9, 2026 · Ars Technica
Humanoid robots perform first tele-surgery on live pigs
Surgeons remotely controlled humanoid robots to perform a preclinical surgical procedure on live pigs, described as a world-first operation. The trial is testing whether humanoid robots are feasible for use in surgical settings.
Why it matters: An early test of humanoid robots taking on real surgical tasks under human supervision.