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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.

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