"Remote-Controlled Surgical Robot Performs Simulated Operations Aboard International Space Station"
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's miniature surgical robot, spaceMIRA, was successfully tested aboard the International Space Station, performing simulated operations while being remotely controlled by surgeons on Earth. The technology, developed for potential use in long-duration spaceflights, could also have applications in rural communities and remote areas lacking adequate healthcare resources. The robot's two-handed approach was demonstrated during the test, and it is being developed for commercial use by startup Virtual Incision.