ASSISTENTI ROBOTICI INTELLIGENTI:
La nuova frontiera della chirurgia mininvasiva
The inaugural event of the TRAMIS project (Trustworthy Robotic Assistant for Improved Minimally Invasive Surgery), promoted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering (DISMI), brought together researchers, clinicians, and institutional representatives to explore the future of surgical robotics and artificial intelligence.
The event opened with institutional greetings from Prof. Rita Cucchiara, Rector of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Prof. Elena Degoli, Director of DISMI, highlighting the strategic importance of interdisciplinary research in advancing healthcare innovation.
The program featured a series of talks addressing key aspects of the field. Prof. Stefano Puliatti presented the evolution of surgery, from its early stages to modern robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures, outlining current open challenges in the integration of robotics and AI. Prof. Cristian Secchi discussed the progression from remote-controlled robotic systems to increasingly autonomous solutions, emphasizing how robots can effectively support surgeons during procedures. Dr. Vittorio Cuculo focused on cognitive AI approaches for surgical scene understanding, presenting ongoing challenges and recent advancements in enabling machines to interpret complex clinical environments.
The event concluded with the presentation of the TRAMIS project by Prof. Federica Ferraguti, Principal Investigator, who illustrated the project’s vision and core components, including perception, augmented reality, robotics, ergonomics and ethical aspects.
TRAMIS aims to advance surgical robotics by developing intelligent and trustworthy robotic assistants capable of understanding the surgical context and collaborating naturally with clinicians. The project seeks to improve the precision and safety of minimally invasive procedures, reduce the cognitive load on healthcare professionals, and support the training of future generations of surgeons.
Overall, TRAMIS represents a concrete step toward a new paradigm of surgery, where robotics and artificial intelligence are seamlessly integrated to enhance both patient outcomes and the surgeon’s experience.
