Credits: 3 (2-0-2)
Description
Introduction to medical robotics-history, evolution, and various classifications; Design requirements and specification with respect to safety and reliability; Kinematic structure of various robots in medical applications, kinematics and dynamics; Design of robots used for surgery and rehabilitation, Design of rigid and flexible instruments for surgical interventions; Design of prosthetic devices; Introduction to medical imaging and image-guided interventions; Teleoperation and controller design aspects; Ancillary units; Case studies covering each application with respect to design.