Background: The study assesses the capability and accuracy of a robotic arm to perform burr holes.
Material and methods: The robotic systems are instructed to recognize targets on artificial skull models placed in different positions and to make burr holes.
Results: The accuracy ranged from 0.1 to 1.0 mm.
Conclusion: Robotic arms are capable to perform basic surgical tasks. However, further improvement needs to be done to refine its accuracy and capability.
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.