• Robot-assisted spinal surgery research has grown rapidly, with annual publications exceeding 50 since 2019 and peaking at 136 in 2024.
• China and the United States lead in publication output, while the United Kingdom has the highest average citations per article.
• Core research hotspots include the accuracy and safety of robot-assisted pedicle screw placement, with high-frequency keywords such as 'accuracy', 'navigation', and 'pedicle screw'.
• International collaboration networks are strong among China, the United States, and Germany, with Beijing Jishuitan Hospital as a key institution.