Robots were intended to advance surgery to the next level. Instead, they fell into disrepute as a result of medical errors and high costs. To date, brain surgery is the field where the technology can best play to its strengths. The robotic assistants increase the precision and efficiency of delicate procedures. Read the full story about their potential an how they are used at University Children’s Hospital Zurich on Naratek. http://ow.ly/kRWJ50GMcnV Illustration: Liebana Goñi | Naratek

3.5K views · 22 reactions | Robots have joined the medical team at Townsville's Mater Hospital, helping with knee and hip surgery. The robots are operated by experienced surgeons and are being described by North Queenslanders as life-changing. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/townsville #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville | Facebook

5K views | Robots are taking surgery to the next level. Here’s how. | Freethink | Facebook

14K views · 102 reactions | Abi, a robot invented by a young Australian woman, is set to change nursing homes forever. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook