Loris Fichera, Diego Pardo and Leonardo S. Mattos

Abstract—This paper focuses on the role of artificial cognition in the context of robot-assisted laser microsurgery. The issues related to the use of a laser as a surgical tool are identified and contrasted against the possibilities offered by a cognitive system. The concept and progress in the development of a cognitive supervisory system for laser microsurgery are presented. This system is intended to supervise the laser-tissue interactions that occur during surgery, controlling the incision process and generating alarms when potentially dangerous situations are detected.