Console design variations influence skill transferability between robotic platforms¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Console and controller design differences across platforms affect how readily skills are acquired or transferred. → Liu Wai Miu Emma 2026

Evidence¶

Liu Wai Miu Emma 2026¶

Liu Wai Miu Emma, Burr Katy-Anne, Dave Charvi, Pearse Callum, Li Yang, Quarez Julien, Granados Alejandro, Challacombe Ben, Dasgupta Prokar, Raison Nicholas. (2026). Assessing effectiveness and skill transferability in multi-platform simulated training for robotic surgical skills: a systematic review. Journal of Robotic Surgery 20(1):121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-025-03090-x

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review reports, citing Reitano et al. 2023 (29 medical and non-medical students on four platforms): "Reitano et al. observed that all participants were able to complete tasks on the Da Vinci X, while none could on the Versius." The review attributes this to design differences such as control placement.

"Reitano et al. observed that all participants were able to complete tasks on the Da Vinci X, while none could on the Versius."

Discussion¶

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