CUHK researchers have unveiled the world’s first AI-powered surgical robot that works like a true “third hand” in the operating room. Using a cutting-edge embodied intelligence platform, the robot doesn’t just follow instructions. It understands its surroundings, adapts in real time, and performs multiple surgical tasks without extra sensors. This breakthrough, proven in live animal trials, is transforming science fiction into surgical reality, where AI unites with human expertise for safer, faster surgeries worldwide.