Nebraska Surgeons Perform Simulated Space Surgery Using Robot on International Space Station

Nebraska, Nebraska United States of America
first time such procedure was performed from Earth with surgeons taking turns operating the device while it was powered up by NASA astronauts roughly 250 miles above at the International Space Station.
Nebraska surgeons performed simulated space surgery using robot on International Space Station
spaceMIRA is designed for use in remote areas and has been developed by Virtual Incision headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska.
surgeons remotely controlled a surgical robot named spaceMIRA
Nebraska Surgeons Perform Simulated Space Surgery Using Robot on International Space Station

On Saturday, February 14th, surgeons in Nebraska remotely controlled a surgical robot named spaceMIRA to perform simulated surgery on the International Space Station. The robot is designed for use in remote areas and has been developed by Virtual Incision headquarters in Lincoln. This marks the first time that such a procedure has been performed from Earth, with surgeons taking turns operating the device while it was powered up by NASA astronauts roughly 250 miles above at the International Space Station.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if this simulated surgery will have any practical applications in space exploration.

Sources

98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Video shows surgeons remotely controlling robot to perform simulated surgery in space

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Wednesday, 14 February 2024 01:22
  • Unique Points
    • Surgeons in Nebraska controlled the first surgical robot sent to space to perform simulated surgical activities on Saturday.
    • The team behind the procedure and the robot, known as spaceMIRA, discuss the gravity of the activity.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Six surgeons operate Nebraska-made robot at International Space Station from Earth

KETV Omaha News - KPTM TV 42 Jake Anderson Wednesday, 14 February 2024 22:16
  • Unique Points
    • Six surgeons operate Nebraska-made robot at International Space Station from Earth
    • The University of Nebraska Lincoln's research is out of this world literally!
    • It was launched into space in January.
    • In addition to someday performing remote surgeries on people in space, they also want to use this technology on Earth in rural areas or war zones where it might be tough to find a surgeon.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards the success of the Nebraska-made robot and its potential for use in remote surgeries. The author uses quotes from Dr. Michael Jobst to emphasize his excitement about using this technology on Earth in rural areas or war zones where it might be tough to find a surgeon.
    • In addition to someday performing remote surgeries on people in space, they also want to use this technology on Earth in rural areas or war zones where it might be tough to find a surgeon.
      • Six surgeons at the virtual incision's headquarters in Lincoln took turns operating the robot after it was powered up by NASA astronauts roughly 250 miles above at the International Space Station.
        • "The adrenaline was pumping, and I could feel my heart pounding. It was really exhilarating, but at the same time, once I saw that robotic device doing the things that I'm used to it doing," surgeon Dr. Michael Jobst said.
          • The University of Nebraska Lincoln's research is out of this world literally!
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nebraska-made robot as they are reporting for KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN which is owned by HAGERTY. The article also mentions UNL RESEARCH IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.
            • The author reports for KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN, which is owned by HAGERTY.

            70%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Surgery in space: Tiny remotely operated robot completes first simulated procedure at the space station

            CNN News Network Taylor Nicioli, Tuesday, 13 February 2024 15:39
            • Unique Points
              • The robot is only 2 pounds (0.9 kilogram), and its compact microwave-size design makes it a lightweight instrument fit for space travel.
              • One of the challenges when attempting to control a robot in space from Earth is latency. The delay was about 0.85 seconds between sending commands and receiving them.
            • Accuracy
              • The robot completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity on Saturday.
              • spaceMIRA performed several operations on simulated tissue at the orbiting laboratory while remotely operated by surgeons from approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) below in Lincoln, Nebraska.
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that this robot has completed its first surgery in space when it actually only performed a simulated procedure. Secondly, the author claims that this robot could have implications for successful long-term human space travel and establishing access to medical care in remote areas on Earth but fails to provide any evidence or examples of how such implications exist. Thirdly, the article quotes Dr. Michael Jobst as saying that he has performed a total of 15 operations on human patients with the terrestrial version of MIRA which is an investigational device not available for sale and yet does not disclose this information in its news release.
              • Dr. Michael Jobst is quoted as saying that he has performed a total of 15 operations on human patients with the terrestrial version of MIRA which is an investigational device not available for sale and yet does not disclose this information in its news release.
              • The author claims that this robot could have implications for successful long-term human space travel and establishing access to medical care in remote areas on Earth but fails to provide any evidence or examples of how such implications exist.
              • The title of the article suggests that this robot has completed its first surgery in space when it actually only performed a simulated procedure.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several logical fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the robot's success was deemed successful by six surgeons who performed remote tests with the robot. This statement implies that because these surgeons are experts in their field and have successfully completed surgeries using terrestrial MIRA, they can be trusted as authorities on this topic. However, just because someone is an expert in one area does not necessarily mean they are qualified to evaluate a new technology like spaceMIRA. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric when it states that
              • Bias (85%)
                The article is biased towards the success of spaceMIRA and its potential for use in long-term human space travel. The author uses language that dehumanizes the robot by referring to it as a 'tiny surgical robot' rather than acknowledging its technological advancements. Additionally, there are no examples provided where religious or ideological bias is present.
                • The article refers to spaceMIRA as a 'tiny surgical robot', which dehumanizes the technology and implies that it is not capable of performing complex tasks.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The article discusses a simulated surgery performed in space by a remotely operated robot. The authors have financial ties to the company that developed and owns the robot.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of surgery in space as they are reporting on a remotely operated robot that completed its first simulated procedure at the space station. The article does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships between the authors and NASA.