‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer faster Submitted by daniel on Tue, 27/01/2026 - 00:45 Picture Image There are plans to expand lung cancer screening. Thoracic surgeon Stephanie Fraser demonstrates AI and robot technology being used by NHS England to help patients with suspected lung cancer be diagnosed or have the disease ruled out faster under a new NHS pilot at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London (Stefan Rousseau/PA) PA Wire Storm Newton Patients with suspected lung cancer could be diagnosed or have the disease ruled out faster under a new NHS pilot that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with robotic technology. Read more about ‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer fasterAdd new comment