In the near term, Virtual Incision will support a collaboration between NASA and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to lay the foundation for performing telesurgery in space. A modified version of MIRA will board the International Space Station to perform simulated surgical tasks from a microwave-sized locker, a feat made possible by its RAS capabilities in miniaturized form.
“We are excited to invest in the Series C extension from our fund, Arboretum Ventures VI ($268 million fund). Consistent with our previous funds, we partner with transformational organizations at the intersection of healthcare and technology to improve patient outcomes,” said Dr. Tom Shehab. “Virtual Incision’s long-standing investor support is a signal of the company’s commitment to doing just that. The company’s recent milestones demonstrate that the momentum of miniRAS is only going to continue to build, and we’re excited to be on board.”
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About the MIRA Surgical System
MIRA is the world’s first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. Its small, sleek form factor is designed to offer the benefits of RAS during abdominal surgical procedures without the logistical inefficiencies of traditional mainframe robotics. The easily accessible device weighs approximately two pounds and offers internal triangulation with shoulders, arms, and infinite wrist roll inside of the body. It can be used in any operating room – a dedicated mainframe room is unnecessary. With its drape- and dock-free design and portability, MIRA is quick to set up, clean up, and move between cases. Its conveniently accessible design positions it to be used as a standalone system or a complementary tool for facilities that already own a mainframe. With MIRA, every operating room is RAS-ready. The MIRA Surgical System is an Investigational Device and is not available for sale.
About Virtual Incision
Virtual Incision is on a mission to simplify robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), so more patients and their surgeons can access its benefits every day. Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, and holding over two hundred patents and patent applications, the company is developing MIRA, the first-of-its-kind miniature RAS system. Virtual Incision’s goal is to make every operating room RAS-ready.
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