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Surgical robot, MIRA, aces zero-gravity examination in space | SpaceMIRA, a miniature surgical robot, excels in zero gravity, promising revolutionary advances in remote surgery and healthcare accessibility worldwide.
SpaceMIRA conquers space surgery! A game-changer for remote healthcare, bridging Earth and orbit.
In a milestone for medical technology, a surgical robot has aced its space test, marking a significant leap forward in remote surgery capabilities. A team of surgeons, hailing from various locations across the United States, witnessed the successful completion of a surgical simulation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by a miniature robot developed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln ( UNL). This innovative device, touted as the world's only small form factor robotic-assisted surgery tool, demonstrated its prowess in space as "SpaceMIRA."
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