India-Made Portable Robotic Telesurgery System ‘MantrAsana’ Launched

Made in India and poised for global deployment, MantrAsana, developed by SS Innovations International, was launched today as the world’s first Tele-Surgeon Console (TSC), enabling expert surgeons to perform robotic surgeries remotely from virtually any location.

Commercial availability in India is expected by December 2025, with global rollout to follow.

Speaking at the launch on November 6, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Founder and Chairman of SS Innovations International, said, "With the Tele-Surgeon Console, we are taking a monumental step toward making advanced surgical care accessible to everyone.

“MantrAsana demonstrates how Indian innovation can transform healthcare by bringing a surgeon’s expertise directly to the patient, regardless of geography. Its compact design allows surgeons to perform telesurgery from their own offices—without occupying an operating room or the full Mantra system."

Unlike conventional robotic systems that require dedicated operating room consoles, MantrAsana is a fully integrated, ergonomic, portable unit that can be installed in a surgeon’s office, enabling high-precision procedures without occupying OR infrastructure, said Dr Srivastava, a cardiac surgeon.

The system combines a compact footprint, built-in electronics, magnetic sensor-based controls, and lightweight 3D glasses providing magnified HD visualization, allowing surgeons to guide robotic instruments remotely. This setup extends specialist expertise far beyond hospital walls.

Dr. Srivastava added, "The console’s smaller footprint is a major advantage. It is a self-contained unit with all electronics integrated into the chair. Surgeons wear lightweight 3D glasses and use magnetic sensor-based controls to operate the robotic system remotely. These smaller telesurgery units can be deployed anywhere, extending surgical expertise beyond traditional settings."

However, he emphasized that for telesurgery to be successful, it is equally important that patients have access to adequate medical facilities at their location to ensure the procedure can be conducted smoothly and safely.

To address such challenges and ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity, the company is developing a mobile, specially outfitted truck equipped with all necessary medical equipment, including patient recovery beds, to facilitate seamless surgical procedures.

Dr. Sudhir Rawal, Medical Director at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, was in full praise of the MantrAsana as she said, "This technology ensures that the best surgeons are accessible anywhere, bringing high-quality care closer to patients." Dr. Rawal and his team have already performed several remote robotic surgeries successfully.

With its portable design, MantrAsana can be deployed in offices, training centers, and remote locations, significantly expanding access to advanced surgical care worldwide. The device is expected to be commercially available in India by December 2025, with international markets to follow, said the company representatives.