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University of California San Diego

📍 San Diego, CAFounded 1960👥 10000+ employees🔒 Private
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About

UC San Diego is a leading public research university conducting advanced research in autonomous surgical robotics and medical automation. The university's Department of Surgery partners with industry to develop cutting-edge robotic systems, including groundbreaking autonomous soft-tissue surgery platforms. UC San Diego achieved a world-first in 2026 when autonomous humanoid robots successfully performed complete gallbladder removal surgeries on live subjects without human intervention.

Key Products

Autonomous Surgical RobotsSoft-Tissue Surgery SystemsMedical Robotics Research Platform