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However, in addition to its advantages, this technique also has a number of disadvantages, such as the frequent occurrence of malaligned fracture reductions and high X-ray exposure, especially to the operating team. The aim of our research is to overcome these shortcomings by utilizing modern techniques such as three-dimensional (3D) imaging, navigation, and robotics. In this paper we present the current state of our interdisciplinary research project. We first introduce a telemanipulated fracture reduction procedure, which is based on 3D imaging data. This set-up is improved one step further towards an automated fracture reduction procedure. Finally, two drilling tasks, namely the opening of the medullar cavity and the distal locking of the intramedullary nail, are presented, which are supported by automated X-ray-based image analysis and robot-assisted drill guidance. We show that high reduction accuracies can be achieved with our robotic system. 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