Reimagining Brain Surgery: Micro-Robots That Move in Curves

Joanna Cartocci, Co-founder and COO of Robeauté, joins Nebius’ Global Head of Health Care and Lifesciences, Dr. Ilya Burkov to discuss how micro-robotics is creating an entirely new approach to brain surgery. Born from a personal story of loss , Robeauté is developing micro-robots capable of moving through brain tissue in curved trajectories — enabling access to hard-to-reach areas that traditional straight-line surgical tools can't reach, and collecting crucial data along the way. With first-in-human trials planned for late 2026, this technology could transform personalized treatment for brain tumors, Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions.