Explore the cutting-edge field of medical robotics with this comprehensive textbook. Designed for undergraduates in computer science and engineering, it provides a thorough background to the use of robotic devices in medicine. Discover the essential mathematics behind medical robotics, including kinematics, calibration, motion planning, and learning. Learn about state-of-the-art robots like the DaVinci system and CyberKnife. This book uniquely focuses on medical applications, making it an ideal first course in robotics. It is the first textbook dedicated solely to medical robotics. Key Features: * Thorough mathematical background for medical robotics * Covers kinematics, calibration, motion planning, and more * Explains advanced robotic systems like DaVinci and CyberKnife * Focuses on medical applications, differentiating from industrial robotics * Suitable for a first robotics course for undergraduates Product Summary: Medical Robotics textbook by Achim Schweikard and Floris Ernst, published by Springer International Publishing AG. This hardcover book, first edition, is written in English and contains 424 pages.