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Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool is compatib

Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory of the tool may indicate tool-specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A robotic surgical tool for use in a robotic surgical system having a processor which directs movement of a tool holder, the tool comprising:a probe having a proximal end and a distal end;a surgical end effector disposed adjacent the distal end of the probe;an interface

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A robotic surgical tool for use in a robotic surgical system having a processor which directs movement of a tool holder, the tool comprising:a probe having a proximal end and a distal end;a surgical end effector disposed adjacent the distal end of the probe;an interface disposed adjacent the proximal end of the probe, the interface releasably coupleable with the tool holder; andcircuitry mounted on the probe, the circuitry defining a signal for transmitting to the processor so as to indicate compatibility of the tool with the system;wherein the signal comprises an identifier signal included in a table accessible to the processor for comparison with the signal, the table comprising a plurality of compatible tool identification signals.