Sony’s robotic surgeon managed to sew up a corn kernel

Sony has demonstrated the capabilities of its new robotic surgeon, which managed to sew a tiny cut in a kernel of corn. The novelty is able to automatically switch between the necessary tools and has already been tested on animals. It is stated that with the help of this robot it is possible to perform operations on nerves and vessels with a diameter of less than 1 millimeter.

In the development, which has the status of a working prototype, Sony uses its extensive experience in the field of creating televisions and cameras. The robot is actually a device for remote surgery with incredibly low latency. The surgeon manages the process through sensitive controllers while watching through stereoscopic 4K 3D cameras. The image is displayed on two OLED screens forming a virtual reality picture.

Surgeons who tried out the robot at Achi Medical University in February this year were impressed with the device’s capabilities. For example, according to Dr. Makoto Mihara, “the robot moves like the tips of my fingers.” He finds the capabilities of the prototype very significant, and its use could attract to microsurgery not only naturally talented superhumans who can control their tiny movements, but also skilled surgeons with no experience in this specialty.