Pandaily iconPandailyJul 10, 2026

Humanoid Robot Performs First Live Surgery: Unitree G1 Completes Gallbladder Removal on Living Subject

A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot successfully performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a living subject, marking the first time a general-purpose humanoid has completed live surgery.

Humanoid Robot Performs First Live Surgery: Unitree G1 Completes Gallbladder Removal on Living Subject

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A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot successfully performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a living subject, marking the first time a general-purpose humanoid has completed live surgery.

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A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot successfully performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a living subject, marking the first time a general-purpose humanoid has completed live surgery.

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