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The First Robot to Perform Surgery Was a Robodoc

In 1985, a robotic arm called Robodoc was used to perform a hip replacement surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This was the first time a robot was used to assist a surgeon in a medical procedure. Robodoc was a computer-controlled robotic arm that could perform precise movements, allowing the surgeon to focus on the delicate aspects of the surgery. The successful surgery paved the way for the use of robots in medical procedures, improving accuracy and reducing recovery times for patients.