Dr Sophia Bano

Associate Professor in Robotics and AI at UCL Computer Science and UCL Hawkes Institute

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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First real-time AI use in brain surgery protects patient's sight

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Rhys Hibbert, 48, went into surgery with an 11mm tumour pressing on the nerves that control his vision. He came out with what he calls 360-degree panoramic sight.

Updated Sep 7