Enhancing the precision of continuum robots in orthopedic surgery based on mechanical principles.

Introduction: In the field of orthopedic surgery, the notched continuum robot has garnered significant attention due to its passive compliance, making it particularly suitable for procedures in complex and delicate bone and joint regions. However, accurately modeling the notched continuum robot remains a significant challenge.

Methods: This paper proposes a high-precision mechanical modeling method for the notched continuum robot to address this issue.