New Delhi: In a significant leap for India’s defence and medical technology ecosystem, SS Innovations International unveiled two groundbreaking innovations— Project Vimana and Project Operion — at the third edition of the Global SSI Multi-Specialty Robotic Surgery Conference (SMRSC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.
The three-day global conference has brought together over 1,500 doctors and more than 250 leading experts from across the world, reinforcing its status as a premier platform for advancing robotic-assisted surgery and next-generation healthcare technologies.
Redefining Battlefield Medicine: Project Vimana
Stealing the spotlight at the conference, Project Vimana represents a revolutionary advancement in battlefield and emergency medical response. Designed as a heavy-lift autonomous drone-enabled surgical system, it can be deployed directly into forward combat zones.
Equipped with dual 7-degree-of-freedom miniature robotic arms, the system enables trauma surgeons to perform life-saving procedures remotely via the SSI Mantra Surgeon Command Center.
From haemorrhage control to shrapnel removal, Project Vimana bridges the critical gap between injury and evacuation, offering timely, precise surgical care in high-risk and inaccessible environments.
This innovation marks a paradigm shift in defence healthcare, bringing advanced surgical intervention directly to the point of need.
Transforming Surgical Infrastructure: Project Operion
Complementing this breakthrough is Project Operion, a fully mobile and platform-agnostic operating room ecosystem. Built on a wheeled chassis with overhead-integrated robotics and a zero-footprint architecture, Operion eliminates traditional spatial constraints.
The system allows 360-degree clinician access, real-time reconfiguration, and seamless deployment across hospitals, disaster zones, and remote locations. With integrated telesurgery capabilities and low-latency connectivity, Operion enables expert surgeons to operate from anywhere, effectively transforming the operating room into a deployable, mission-ready asset.
Advancing Robotics Beyond Surgery
Further strengthening its innovation portfolio, SS Innovations introduced a Single Arm Robotic Endoscopy and Ultrasound Assist Cart, enhancing precision and stability in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Designed for seamless integration into existing clinical workflows, the system ensures safe, controlled, and repeatable operations under clinician supervision.
Equally noteworthy was the unveiling of SSI AVTARA Humanoid Applications, marking the company’s entry into humanoid robotics. These AI-powered systems are being developed for real-world deployment across healthcare, defence, logistics, disaster response, and industrial sectors.
With advanced mobility, dexterity, and human-compatible design, AVTARA aims to augment human capability in complex and hazardous environments.
Global Participation and Leadership
The conference was graced by Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Prominent global healthcare leaders including Naresh Trehan, Sangita Reddy, Frederic Moll, Madhusudan Sai, and Mylswamy Annadurai also participated, underscoring India’s growing leadership in robotic surgery and medtech innovation.
A Vision for the Future of Healthcare
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Founder, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations International, highlighted that the showcased technologies represent a fundamental shift in how and where surgical care can be delivered.
He emphasized that innovations like Project Vimana and Operion are designed to extend advanced healthcare beyond hospital walls — into battlefields, disaster zones, and remote geographies.
Echoing this vision, Minister Prataprao Jadhav noted that India was rapidly emerging as a global hub for advanced medical technologies, with indigenous innovations playing a crucial role in achieving self-reliance and expanding access to quality healthcare.
Showcasing the next wave of Surgical Innovation
SMRSC 2026 features live telesurgeries, scientific sessions, and immersive technology demonstrations, including 15 live telesurgeries and 14 robotic-assisted procedures using the SSI Mantra systems.
Discussions span multiple specialties such as cardiac surgery, oncology, urology, gynaecology, and thoracic procedures, highlighting real-world clinical adoption.
With cutting-edge innovations and global collaboration at its core, SMRSC 2026 not only reinforces India’s position at the forefront of robotic surgery but also signals a future where advanced medical care is accessible anytime, anywhere.
