Robot performs keyhole surgery on pig without human help for first time

According to the study, the robot excelled at the procedure which requires a high level of precision and repetitive movements

The Star robot has performed keyhole surgery without human help. Picture: Johns Hopkins University/PA

A robot has performed keyhole surgery on a pig without the guiding hand of a human for the first time, a new study reports.

Researchers say the procedure is a significant step in robotics towards fully automated operations on humans.