"Space Station Robot to Conduct Remote-Controlled Surgery Simulation"

A tiny 2-pound robot named MIRA has become the first surgical robot at the International Space Station, where it will practice operating in zero gravity before conducting a remote-controlled surgical simulation with a surgeon directing its movements from 250 miles away. Developed by Virtual Incision Corporation in partnership with NASA and the University of Nebraska, MIRA aims to make robotic-assisted surgery more accessible on Earth, particularly in areas lacking access to local surgeons. The device's small size and potential for remote control make it a promising solution for rural areas and military battlefields, with the goal of removing barriers for patients and making robotic-assisted surgery available anytime, anywhere.