Driven by empathy and the vision of equitable healthcare, renowned cardiologist Dr. Sudhir Srivastava has revolutionized Indian medicine with the creation of SSI Mantra — the country’s first indigenously developed surgical robot. His innovation is now making life-saving surgeries safer, faster, and significantly more affordable for thousands of patients across India.
The turning point came in 2013 when Dr. Srivastava witnessed the pain of a 22-year-old girl suffering from a congenital heart defect. Her brother, unable to afford the costly surgical treatment, left a deep impact on the doctor. “That moment stayed with me,” he recalled. “I realized that something needed to change — and I had to be that change.”
In a bold move, Dr. Srivastava paused his thriving practice in the United States and returned to India. He invested his personal savings to establish SS Innovations, a cutting-edge medical tech firm dedicated to making robotic surgery accessible to the masses.
After years of tireless research and development, the team launched SSI Mantra, a surgical system designed and manufactured entirely in India. Compared to expensive imported alternatives, SSI Mantra has drastically lowered the cost of robotic surgery, bringing advanced medical care within reach for many who were previously priced out.
Now being adopted by hospitals across the country, the robot is used for complex procedures in cardiology, urology, oncology, and more — offering precision, shorter recovery times, and reduced complications.
Dr. Srivastava’s journey from a moment of heartbreak to a national breakthrough is a shining example of what compassion, commitment, and innovation can achieve. With SSI Mantra, he hasn’t just built a robot — he’s engineered hope for millions.
