Robot performs realistic surgery with 100% accuracy in ‘major leap’
The machine was trained on videos of operations and worked with the expertise of a skilled human doctor, Johns Hopkins researchers say
A robot has performed realistic surgery on its own with 100 per cent accuracy, researchers have said.
In a “major leap” towards using more robots in operating theatres, a machine trained on the videos of surgeries was able to precisely work on removing a gallbladder.
The robot operated with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers in the US, even during unexpected scenarios typical in real-life medical emergencies.
The robot was watched as it performed a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal on a lifelike patient.
It was able to respond to and learn from voice commands from the team, just like a novice surgeon working with a mentor.
Overall, there were 17 tasks in the surgery, the robot had to identify certain ducts and arteries and grab them precisely, strategically place clips, and sever parts with scissors.