Samsung Medical Center showcased humanoid surgical assistant robots in September, highlighting AI-powered tools designed to assist in operating rooms.

The demo occurred in Seoul in September, and the report was published by Nikkei Asia, authored by Nami Matsuura.

The development is framed as part of South Korea’s efforts to alleviate medical staff shortages and streamline surgical workflows.

The piece emphasizes the broader integration of robotics and AI into medical practice, signaling wider adoption in hospital settings.

A highlighted scenario showed a robot taking over a nurse’s instrument-handling role when the surgeon issues the scalpel cue.