Robot autonomously completes complex surgery guided by voice and video

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2025

A robot developed by Johns Hopkins University has autonomously performed a critical phase of gallbladder removal, marking a major milestone in surgical robotics. Guided by surgical videos and responding to live voice commands, the robot operated independently on a highly realistic model without human intervention. Designed to mimic the learning curve of a trainee surgeon, the robot respond