In surgical robotics, buying time can save lives, explains BlackBerry QNX

Surgical robots and other automation can benefit from real-time operating systems, says BlackBerry QNX. Source: Adobe Stock

Imagine this: In the blink of an eye—approximately 100 milliseconds—your brain has already processed visual information, allowing you to react to what you see in real time. However, in the world of surgical robotics, the blink of an eye is a lifetime. It’s simply not fast or good enough.

Consider the precision required to navigate a scalpel through delicate tissues...