IEEE Draft Standard for a Modular Framework for a Robotically Assisted Surgical System

This standard defines a modular framework for a Robotically Assisted Surgical System (RASS). The framework describes the hierarchical architecture, and presents the principles and specifications of the function module division and integration. A RASS is mainly divided into an execution module (EM), perception module (PM), human-machine interface module (HMI), image navigation/guidance module (ING), planning and decision-making (PDM), safety and security module (SSM), and other modules.