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A comprehensive stiffness model is developed, incorporating the stiffness of the end-effector, cutting tool, and force sensor. End-effector stiffness is computed using the virtual joint method based on the Jacobian matrix, enabling accurate analysis of stiffness distribution within the robot\u2019s workspace. Joint stiffness is experimentally identified through laser tracker-based displacement measurements under controlled loads and calculated using a least-squares method. The results show displacement errors below 0.3 mm and joint stiffness estimation errors under 1.5%, with values more consistent and stable than those reported for typical surgical robots. Simulation studies reveal spatial variations in operational stiffness, identifying zones of low stiffness and excessive stiffness. Compared to prior studies where stiffness varied over 50%, the proposed model exhibits superior uniformity. Experimental validation confirms model fidelity, with prediction errors generally below 5%. 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