Robotic navigational system for interbody implants

A robotic navigation system comprising:

• a robot comprising:
• a base, including a computer;
• a display electronically coupled to the computer;
• a robot arm electronically coupled to the computer and movable based on commands processed by the computer;
• an end-effector electronically coupled to the robot arm, the end-effector including a quick-connector;
• an articulating arm having a first end coupled to the end-effector with the quick-connector and a second end, wherein the articulating arm includes a release button and the articulating arm is configured to be secured to the end-effector by pressing the release button located at the first end and attaching the articulating arm to the end-effector;
• an access instrument coupled to the second end of the articulating arm;
• and
• a camera configured to detect one or more tracking markers;
• and
• a navigable instrument including an array of tracking markers trackable by the camera, wherein the navigable instrument is configured to access, prepare, and/or place an interbody implant,
• wherein the end-effector is a motion lock end-effector configured to automatically lock a position of the end-effector when attached to robot arm,
• wherein when attached to the robot arm, the motion lock end-effector automatically sends a signal to the robotic system to restrict all motion and prevent unintended movement as a safety feature while the access instrument is used in the patient and the operation is performed.