When using a robotic system to perform a surgical procedure, the surgeon is required to give the robot commands to activate its actions

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ANS: T
The surgeon verbally controls computer-generated activities such as overhead lights, bed motion, insufflator, light sources, image recorder, and irrigator. The articulated arms and tips of the robot are run by the surgeon manipulating the joysticks. They cannot run without human intervention.