Expanding Autonomy in Surgical Robotics

Watch a 24-minute lecture from the Bookout Center symposium for Robotics, Imaging, and Digital Surgery where Professor Nobuhiko Hata from Harvard Medical School explores the evolving landscape of autonomous surgical robotics. Discover the current state and future potential of robotic autonomy in surgical applications, from successful implementations in osteotomy and laparoscopy to emerging developments in percutaneous image-guided therapy and endoluminal surgery. Learn about the core components of robotics autonomy including perception, navigation, and control systems, with special focus on MRI-guided therapies and bronchoscopic interventions. Gain insights into critical aspects of Human-Robot Interaction in surgical settings and risk mitigation strategies. The presentation addresses both the achievements and challenges in integrating intelligent sensor components for achieving comprehensive surgical autonomy, while examining how engineering solutions can be transferred across different medical specialties. Note: Contains graphic medical content.