Hyderabad-based SS Innovations International Inc., a company developing next-generation surgical robotic technologies, has unveiled the MantrAsana TSC described as the world’s first portable tele-surgeon console.

Built with a compact, self-contained design, the MantrAsana seats the surgeon in an ergonomic chair equipped with built-in electronics, while the surgeon uses lightweight 3D glasses and magnetic sensor-based controls to operate a remote robotic system. This architecture enables expert surgeons to perform complex procedures from remote locations, effectively decoupling the surgeon’s presence from the physical operating theatre.

Dr Sudhir Srivastava, Founder and Chairman of SS Innovations, explained that the system is a “monumental step toward making advanced surgical care accessible to everyone by bringing the surgeon’s expertise directly to the patient regardless of geography.”

The company expects the device to be commercially available in India by December 2025, followed by expansion into international markets. The remote telesurgery capability represents a potential leap in access especially for rural hospitals and clinics in underserved regions where specialist surgeons are scarce. By embedding high-precision controls, immersive visuals and remote connectivity into a single console, SS Innovations aims to democratise access to surgical excellence.

If adoption succeeds, the system could reshape how surgical services are delivered: enabling a surgeon in one location to operate on a patient thousands of kilometres away, reducing the need for patient travel, specialist relocation and infrastructure duplication. Challenges remain, including regulatory approvals, network latency, robotic-system integration, and ensuring safety and reliability in remote settings. Nonetheless, the launch of the MantrAsana TSC puts India-based innovation on the global map of surgical robotics.