Explore a curated collection of breakthroughs in surgical AI, robotics, simulation, and digital operating rooms, specifically designed for surgeons, researchers, and global industry partners.
A scalpel never used to think. It cut where a surgeon told it to cut. That is beginning to change. Modern surgical robots do more than hold instruments steady or filter hand tremor. Some can observe the surgical field, interpret what they see, evaluate possible actions, and assist the surgeon with decisions. Understanding that process is becoming an essential part of modern surgery. Step 1. The robot sees Every decision begins with perception. High-definition cameras and sens
Every new surgical robot seems to be called AI-powered or autonomous. Those labels don't tell you how much the robot actually does. A robot that follows every command from a surgeon is very different from one that can make decisions on its own. The Surgical AI Autonomy Ladder, adapted from the framework proposed by Yang and colleagues in Science Robotics (2017), provides a simple way to classify surgical robots by their level of autonomy. Level 0. No autonomy The surgeon make
