SS Innovations Unveils Drone, Humanoid, and Mobile OR Robotic Systems at SMRSC 2026

SS Innovations International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSII), a developer of surgical robotic technologies, unveiled several advanced innovations under development at the Global Multi-Specialty Robotic Surgery Conference (SMRSC 2026) hosted in New Delhi, India. The technologies include the SSi Vimana Aero Drone System, SSi Avtara Humanoid Surgical Platform, SSi Operion Mobile Operating Room, and new single-arm robotic endoscopy and ultrasound assist carts.

The SSi Vimana Aero is designed to deliver expert robotic surgical care directly to wounded soldiers in active battle zones. Deployed via a heavy-lift autonomous drone, it lands near casualties and deploys two miniature robotic arms with seven degrees of freedom. A trauma surgeon can remotely operate the system using an SSi Mantra surgeon command center, enabling procedures such as hemorrhaging control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing to stabilize patients until evacuation teams arrive.

The SSi Avtara humanoid platform aims to leverage advanced mobility and dexterity for surgical robotic applications in healthcare, defense, logistics, disaster response, and industrial settings. Integrated with artificial intelligence and teleoperation frameworks, it is designed for trainability, continuous learning, and precision in the field. The platform's human-compatible design is expected to enable seamless interaction with existing infrastructure.

The SSi Operion is a fully mobile, platform-agnostic operating room ecosystem built on a wheeled chassis with overhead-integrated robotics. Its zero-footprint architecture suspends all surgical components from an overhead system, providing 360-degree clinician access and real-time reconfiguration. With integrated telesurgery capabilities, it aims to enable expert surgeons to operate remotely from hospitals, combat areas, or disaster zones.

The new single-arm robotic endoscopy and ultrasound assist carts are currently in early clinical validation phases in India. They provide stable, precise positioning of endoscopic and ultrasound instruments under direct clinician supervision, with controlled speed and force limits to ensure safe interaction. Compatibility with standard hospital infrastructure allows seamless integration into existing workflows.

SMRSC 2026 drew over 1,600 attendees and 1,800 virtual participants from 19 nations. Expert physicians conducted 10 live telesurgeries and 13 live robotic surgeries using the SSi Mantra. The conference featured panel discussions across multiple specialties, including urology, thoracic, gastroenterology, head & neck, gynecology, colorectal, general, and pediatric surgery, with separate cardiac-focused sessions.

Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations, stated, “Innovation is in our DNA. Beyond continuously improving our advanced, cost-effective SSi Mantra surgical robotic system and telesurgery capabilities, we strive to pioneer new surgical robotic technologies that will meaningfully improve healthcare for a wider segment of patients in need.”

A video clip of these advancements is available at https://youtu.be/oO-yoo82pfE. For more information about SS Innovations, visit ssinnovations.com.