Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, known for redefining precision in Indian sport, is now lending his voice to a revolution unfolding inside operation theatres. At the inauguration of the robotic surgery program at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Pusa Road, Delhi, Bindra spoke passionately about why he believes robotic-assisted procedures are transforming patient care — much like technology transformed his sporting career.

Bindra called robotic surgery a powerful blend of human skill and intelligent innovation, offering patients shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery and minimal blood loss. “It’s a reliable process — an intelligent use of technology to support human performance,” he said, noting how this mirrors the science-driven systems he has helped build for athletes.

Drawing a vivid parallel between elite sports and modern medicine, Bindra explained that his work focuses on integrated performance ecosystems where sport, science, medicine, rehabilitation and technology operate as a single unit. Advanced robotic rehabilitation tools, he said, already play a crucial role in helping athletes bounce back from serious injuries “faster and stronger.”

“So when we talk about robotics in surgery, I don’t see it as some distant medical advancement,” Bindra said with conviction. “I see it as an art — designed to improve performance and recovery, especially in surgeries related to sports injuries.”

His endorsement comes at a time when robotic surgery is gaining momentum across India, offering new levels of precision and better outcomes. With a sporting legend rooting for the technology, the message is clear: the future of healing is smarter, faster and more human than ever — thanks to robots.