Updated Sep 21, 2026
Published Sep 20, 2026
A new generation of robotic systems is exploring the use of humanoid platforms in the operating room, moving beyond conventional surgical robots and dedicated robotic assistants. Projects such as ORchestra at Samsung Medical Center and the ARClab humanoid surgery program at UC San Diego are investigating how robots with human-like arms, hands and mobility can interact with standard surgical instruments and the existing operating-room environment. Their roles range from manipulating endoscopes and retracting tissue to passing instruments and, potentially, performing surgical tasks under teleoperation or increasing levels of autonomy. The rationale is straightforward: much of the surgical environment is designed around human anatomy, movements and workflows. A humanoid platform could therefore operate within this environment without requiring the operating room itself to be redesigned.
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