US scientists at UCSD successfully performed keyhole surgery using a Chinese-made humanoid robot, remotely controlled by surgeons, to remove a pig's gallbladder.
The robot was remotely controlled by human surgeons
Jul 11, 2026
02:14 pm
What's the storyIn a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot to perform keyhole surgery.
The general-purpose robot, developed by Unitree Robotics, was remotely controlled by two human surgeons during the procedure.
US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery
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The robot, nicknamed Surgie, was remotely controlled by human surgeons as it carried out the procedure on a pig.
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