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This Origami Robot Performs Eye Surgery With Zero Metal Parts
Researchers designed an origami-inspired robotic arm that allows surgeons to perform precise subretinal injections by folding lightweight plastic into a structure strong enough to deliver exact surgical force without any heavy metal components. Weighing under 18 grams and precise to 12 micrometers, the device has already been used successfully in real in vivo eye surgery for cell and gene therapy delivery. This breakthrough could replace bulky kilogram-heavy surgical robots with lightweight origami-based tools, transforming how delicate procedures are performed in crowded operating rooms. Published in npj Robotics, 2026. submitted by /u/Similar_Suit_3709 [link] [Kommentare] reddit.com · reddit.com
Researchers designed an origami-inspired robotic arm that allows surgeons to perform precise subretinal injections by folding lightweight plastic into a structure strong enough to deliver exact surgical force without any heavy metal components. Weighing under 18 grams and precise to 12 micrometers, the device has already been used successfully in real in vivo eye surgery for cell and gene therapy delivery. This breakthrough could replace bulky kilogram-heavy surgical robots with lightweight origami-based tools, transforming how delicate procedures are performed in crowded operating rooms. Published in npj Robotics, 2026. submitted by /u/Similar_Suit_3709 [link] [Kommentare]
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