Robotic ablation is the term used to describe catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias performed by an electrophysiologist using a robotic system. The robotic system consists of a ‘robotic sheath’ which manipulates cardiac catheters, operated remotely at a nearby control station. This page explains what robotic ablation entails and describes its pros and cons. The success rates and complication rates that appear in the medical literature are detailed for the reader. The advances in technology, equipment, and practice in the field of robotic ablation are described.