Teleoperation trainees become more efficient over training, with reduced translational path length and faster trial durations retained at delayed testing¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · causal r1 · q3 · i2 medium
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q3 i2 Translational path length decreased significantly from Block 1 to Retention (d = 0.580). → Yinqi Huang 2026 q3 i2 Trial duration decreased significantly from Block 1 to Retention (d = 0.770). → Yinqi Huang 2026 (2)

Evidence¶

Yinqi Huang 2026¶

Yinqi Huang, Yilin Cai, Mengyao Li, Yue Chen & Robert C. Wilson. (2026). Human learning dynamics during teleoperation of surgical robots. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-026-00442-6

q3 · i2 · causal · r1

Paired comparison across training on the da Vinci ring-through-rail task. Path length decreased significantly, with "d = 0.580" and a mean percentage change of "− 18.8%" from Block 1 to Retention.

"The paired t-test comparison between Block 1 and Retention reveals a statistically significant decrease in path length, paired t test: t(23) = 2.840, p =0 . 0 0 9 ;C o h e n’s d = 0.580; mean percentage change (Retention vs. Block 1) = − 18.8%."

Yinqi Huang 2026 (2)¶

Yinqi Huang, Yilin Cai, Mengyao Li, Yue Chen & Robert C. Wilson. (2026). Human learning dynamics during teleoperation of surgical robots. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-026-00442-6

q3 · i2 · causal · r1

Paired comparison on trial duration in the same teleoperation training study, showing "a robust reduction in trial duration" with "d = 0.770" and a "− 34.7%" change from Block 1 to Retention.

"The pairedt test between Block 1 and Retention showed a robust reduction in trial duration, pairedt test: t(23) = 3.770, p = 0.001; Cohen’s d = 0.770; mean percentage change (Retention vs. Block 1) =− 34.7%."

Discussion¶

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