MetaLabs Partners to Develop Hair Transplant Robot
MetaLabs and Puncture Robotic aim to commercialize the HAIRO system for advanced hair follicle extraction.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Robotics
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MetaLabs signed a memorandum of understanding with Puncture Robotic to develop and deploy the HAIRO hair transplant robot. The device leverages video recognition technology to automate surgical hair follicle extraction.
Why it matters
The partnership is designed to scale MetaLabs presence in the Physical AI sector by replacing manual procedures with automated systems. Standardizing these techniques could significantly improve surgical efficiency for clinics globally.
The HAIRO robot performs follicular extractions with 0.01mm precision and achieves a 95% accuracy rate. It currently holds Class III medical device approval from the China National Medical Products Administration.
The players
MetaLabs
A healthcare technology company focusing on expanding its hair loss business through Physical AI integration.
Puncture Robotic
A robotics firm based in China that develops automated systems for medical applications.
MetaCare
A KOSPI-listed subsidiary of MetaLabs responsible for the distribution and registration of medical devices.
MomoLabs
A subsidiary of MetaLabs that designs robotic hair transplant hospital models and surgical workflows.
The details
MetaCare, a KOSPI-listed subsidiary of MetaLabs, will manage the registration and distribution of the system within South Korea. Additionally, the subsidiary MomoLabs is collaborating with medical institutions to standardize robotic surgical processes across new hospital models.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: MetaLabs signed a memorandum of understanding with Puncture Robotic.
The Tech Race
The development of the HAIRO robot marks a shift toward automating complex surgical procedures in the hair restoration industry. This move signals a broader transition in which traditional manual medical tasks are increasingly being replaced by Physical AI and high-precision robotics.
Patients may eventually see increased availability of standardized robotic transplant procedures as the company expands into Turkey and the Middle East. The automation aims to improve surgical precision, potentially reducing the reliance on manual labor in hair restoration clinics.
The takeaway
The entry of robotics into hair transplant surgery reflects a growing trend of integrating AI into elective medical procedures. Patients should monitor regulatory approvals in their home regions to understand when these automated systems might become available in local markets.
Further reading
For more on the latest advancements in autonomous medical systems, visit our Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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