Table 7.
Major barriers to LAI adoption and proposed solutions.
| Barrier category | Specific issue | Impact level | Proposed solution | Implementation difficulty | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | High skill requirements | High | Standardized training and certification | Moderate | (18, 62) |
| Need for extensive practice | High | VR/AR-based surgical training | Moderate | (18, 62) | |
| Economic | High equipment investment | High | Portable, integrated devices; leasing | High | (63) |
| High entry cost for small farms | Moderate | Shared-use or subsidy programs | Moderate | (63) | |
| Welfare | Surgical risk and pain | Moderate | Mandatory sedation and analgesia | Low | (23) |
| Data | Lack of interoperability | Moderate | FAIR-compliant open data platforms | High | (1, 64) |
| Absence of unified standards | Moderate | Industry-wide standardization | High | (1, 64) |