We’re excited to launch the seventh edition of the AFRICAI Journal Club, presented by Mary Achieng, part of our ongoing series that brings together researchers, students, and professionals to critically engage with cutting-edge scientific papers at the intersection of AI and healthcare.
📄 J Everett Knudsen, Umar Ghaffar, Runzhuo Ma, Andrew J Hung et al. (2024). “Clinical applications of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery.”
Journal of robots surgery
Volume 18, March 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-01867-0
Why this paper? This recent high-impact review synthesizes cutting-edge AI-driven intraoperative innovations, robotic autonomy and surgical skill assessment, which align closely with AFRICAI’s mission to spotlight impactful AI in healthcare. The paper examines how AI enhances surgical precision, improves patient safety, and training methods, all critical to Africa’s healthcare development .
Mary Achieng is a final-year Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya, specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence. She contributes to the Inclusive ASR Innovation Sprint at the Centre for Digital Language Inclusion, where she explores accessible speech recognition for Kenyan English and Swahili. Mary’s work bridges robotics, speech technology, and ethical AI, with a focus on inclusive and human-centred design. She is passionate about how AI can foster creative and trustworthy human–machine collaboration in African contexts.
Event Details
• Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
• Time: 13:00 GMT | 14:00 WAT | 16:00 EAT |
• Duration: 60 minutes (30-minute talk + 30-minute discussion)
• Location: Online via Zoom (link shared upon registration)
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Full article Reference
Knudsen, J., Ghaffar, U., Ma, R. et al. Clinical applications of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery. J Robotic Surg 18, 102 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-01867-0
