The surgeon who wants robots to democratize healthcare
Forbes - 05-Dec-2025Robotics pioneer Fred Moll backs AI-powered machines to expand access to complex surgery worldwide
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Robotics pioneer Fred Moll backs AI-powered machines to expand access to complex surgery worldwide
Generative AI may soon enable robots to perform safe, precise operations on their own
Surgeons could rehearse and refine procedures using AI twins
Tiny 3D bioprinter rebuilds damaged vocal cords with elephant-inspired precision
This technology could soon replace manual blood draws in hospitals
Robotic systems promise precision surgery but raise cost and training debates in the NHS
AI-driven camera boosts surgical precision, marking a step toward autonomous operating rooms
Backed by J&J, Carina robot gains traction in China with global approvals on the horizon
Medical robots could autonomously assist complex surgeries, improving outcomes and access
AI-powered system completes autonomous knee replacement in India-led clinical trial
The robot followed camera cues and worked across systems
Autonomous robot removes pig gallbladders with 100% success, paving way for future human trials
While promising better care, robots may limit access and shift team dynamics
ForSight’s $125M boost powers eye-surgery robot tested in 300 pig-eye trials, human ops next
Earlier research shows many seniors feel calmer and happier with robotic pets
By 2035, 90% of keyhole surgeries will be robot-assisted, cutting recovery times and hospital stays
First clinical cases mark a key milestone for J&J’s flexible, table-integrated surgical robot
Tiny tools from Toronto offer a new way to perform brain surgery without opening the skull
As caregiver shortages grow, robots could play a crucial role in elderly care
A head-mounted robot from the University of Utah could transform eye surgery
A groundbreaking procedure at The Royal Marsden restores tissue using precision robotics
V01, the first arthroscopic robot, gains FDA breakthrough status and targets global growth
Navigating the body with unmatched precision and versatility
This innovation offers better precision and could lead to more autonomous surgeries
It helps surgeons perform complex surgeries with greater precision