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TCG Anadolu tests 5G-enabled remote robotic surgery
Turkey is conducting tests for remote robotic surgery on the TCG Anadolu warship, utilizing 5G technology to enable medical support from land-based doctors. This collaboration between the Turkish Naval Forces Command and Kocaeli University aims to make Turkey the first nation to successfully implement such capabilities on a combat vessel (Role 2 level).
Prof. Dr. Saadettin Hülagü noted that the TCG Anadolu provides a stable environment for these procedures due to its low vibration levels. The initiative is part of broader advancements in the Turkish defense industry, where localization rates have reportedly exceeded 80-85 percent.
Separately, Eskişehir Osmangazi University (ESOGÜ) has introduced a new generation digital surgical microscope in its Department of Neurosurgery. This technology allows for 3D visualization of surgical fields, enabling surgeons, assistants, and students to monitor micro-surgeries with enhanced depth and clarity.
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Kocaeli University · Saadettin Hülagü · T3 Foundation · TCG Anadolu · Turkish Ministry of National Defense
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Localization rates in the defense industry have risen above 80-85 percent. www.aksam.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The TCG Anadolu warship has low vibration levels and 5G technology capability, facilitating remote surgery. www.aksam.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turkey is testing robotic surgery on the TCG Anadolu warship using 5G technology. www.aksam.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The project aims to make Turkey the first country to perform robotic surgery on a combat warship. www.yenisafak.com