diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/robolimb_repair.dm b/code/modules/surgery/robolimb_repair.dm
index 99c918039a31..f7ec1b483f66 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/robolimb_repair.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/robolimb_repair.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 	pain_reduction_required = NONE
 	requires_bodypart = TRUE
 	requires_bodypart_type = LIMB_ROBOT
+	lying_required = FALSE
 
 /datum/surgery/prosthetic_recalibration/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/patient, obj/limb/L, obj/item/tool)
 	if(L.status & LIMB_UNCALIBRATED_PROSTHETIC)