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Humanoid Robots Show Feasibility for Surgical Use in Recent Study
Advances in actuation, control, and learning have brought humanoid robots closer to real-world deployment, particularly in healthcare. A recent in vivo study explores their feasibility in surgery amid staffing shortages and rising care demands.
Healthcare faces growing gaps between clinical workload and skilled labor availability, making robotic assistance a potential solution. Demonstrating humanoid robots' surgical capabilities could address these challenges and improve care delivery.
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