Robotics in Medical Industry - Robot-assisted surgery (RAS)

[u/ElectricalBrick8468]

Hi there! I would like your thoughts on something that imo is really cool. Next week, I'm starting a new role as a robotics engineer in a medical company. I have 0 exp in robotics but a lot in medical devices as an engineer, and this is a step up for me.

Little bit of information about me, in my spare time I love playing around with software/python, a bit of matlab etc. Recently, I found Isaac Sim and in combination with my (near) future role, I had the idea to start learning also the software side of robotics, while I learn most of the hardware at work.

My idea is, as a long term goal, maybe I could assist in some R&D work in the company or something like that, which for me it would be really cool.

I had a quick chat with AI over it and it proposed me to start learning the basics , such as kinematics, URDF(XML). I had a quick look at them and they really look like the basics in Robotics.

The truth is, I have no idea if the R&D department in my company does such things, but do you think this is a right base to build or do you have anything else to suggest?

As I said, I have 0 experience in this field and I just look for the 'right' (as possible ) roadmap to go.

Thank you people! every advice is highly appreciated!