Google is teaming up with Johnson & Johnson "on advancing surgical robotics to benefit surgeons." The companies are together working on an "innovative robotic-assisted surgical platform capable of integrating advanced technologies," their statement says, but few other details are known for now.

There's a lot of PR speak in there, but the research behind it could be a game-changer for medicine. The Verge hypothesizes that the two companies are working on either an autonomous device or a doctor-piloted surgery assistant able to make more precise incisions.

That would make sense for Google, which has shown lots of interest not only in AI but also in pharmaceuticals and health-tracking of late. The partnership will be finalized over the next few months, so expect more information to come.

Source: The Verge

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