Change Log — Medical Robotics Reference
Between documented revisions, the reference is considered stable and frozen.
v1.0 — Initial Release
Date: 2026-03-21
Status: Reference baseline (freeze)
Initial public release of the Medical Robotics reference definition.
Scope
Defined boundaries of robotics deployed in healthcare and clinical environments.
Included
- Medical robotic systems in healthcare and clinical contexts
- Robotic assistance in surgery, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and patient handling
- Integration into structured clinical workflows and healthcare systems
- Safety constraints and human–robot interaction in clinical environments
- Operational governance and reliability requirements in healthcare settings
Excluded
- Consumer or domestic robotics
- Entertainment or hobby robotics
- Industrial robotics systems in manufacturing environments
- Autonomous vehicle systems outside healthcare contexts
- General AI systems not tied to medical robotics
Change Discipline
Revisions occur only when:
- Normative or regulatory frameworks change materially
- Definitions evolve materially
- Structural corrections are required
Minor editorial changes are not logged.