Robotic-assisted cochlear implantation has the potential to reduce surgical variability, enhance insertion precision, and minimize intracochlear trauma; however, real-world clinical evidence remains limited.ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety, accuracy, and early hearing outcomes of robot-assisted cochlear implant (CI) electrode array insertion using the OTODRIVE ® system.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingA...

Evidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.

Robotic-assisted insertion could standardize one of the most technically demanding steps in cochlear implantation, potentially improving residual hearing preservation and long-term patient outcomes at scale.

1. 01Study evaluated robot-assisted vs. conventional cochlear implant electrode array insertion.