SS Innovations has introduced a crucial advancement in robotic surgery with the launch of India’s first mobile tele-surgical unit, SSI MantraM, at the Second Global SSI Multi-Speciality Robotic Surgery Conference (SMRSC) 2025 in Gurugram. The SSI MantraM integrates telesurgery capabilities with real-time connectivity, enabling expert surgeons to perform and guide procedures remotely. Built on a Bharat Benz chassis, the bus is estimated to be priced near INR 2-3 crore, while the surgery system costs around INR 5-6 crore.
Equipped with high-speed telecommunication and satellite connectivity, the unit facilitates seamless collaboration between on-site and remote surgical teams, breaking geographical barriers in healthcare delivery. In addition to surgical interventions, SSI MantraM also serves as a platform for medical education, tele-mentoring, and real-time patient data analytics, positioning it as a significant innovation in healthcare infrastructure.
Dr Sudhir Srivastava, Founder, Chairman & CEO of SS Innovations, emphasised that by combining robotics with telecommunication technology, the unit aims to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, ensuring that even patients in rural and remote areas receive world-class surgical treatment. He also highlighted the broader role of SSI Innovations in shaping the future of robotic surgery and positioning India as a leader in med-tech advancements.
The SMRSC 2025 conference, attended by over 1,200 doctors and 150 leading medical experts, showcased the latest innovations in robotic surgery across various specialties, including urology, general surgery, gynaecology, oncology, head and neck surgery, and cardiothoracic procedures. Among the prominent speakers was theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku, who spoke about the future of medical technology, predicting that quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence would play a critical role in shaping the next generation of robotic surgery. Innovator Sonam Wangchuk highlighted the importance of technology-driven infrastructure in democratising healthcare, while Dr Fredric Moll, known as the Father of Surgical Robotics, praised SS Innovations for its achievements in robotic-assisted surgery.
The conference also highlighted the success of SS Innovations’ flagship robotic system, SSI Mantra 3, which has been installed in over 70 hospitals across India and has facilitated more than 3,400 multi-speciality surgeries. The SSI Mantra system has been recognised for enhancing surgical precision and efficiency, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Live telesurgery and tele-proctoring sessions during the event demonstrated how robotic-assisted procedures are evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence and real-time connectivity.