Material Intelligence through Multifunctional Structures

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https://uni-freiburg.zoom.us/j/64326081828?pwd=ekJlQUpQcFFOZW9oMkhWa0c4WDZLUT09

Thanks to the extraordinary advances in physically programmable structures, the boundary between material and robot gradually becomes blurry, making it possible to achieve Material Intelligence. A driving force is the development of multifunctional materials and structures, which have become an important aspect of soft robotics. Nevertheless, the design and fabrication of these complex structures do not always prove to be easy and requires a constant development of innovative techniques. 

Examples of multifunctional materials and structures range from flexible metamaterials, origami and multistable structures, to nonlinear fluidic networks and logic circuits, passing through stimuli-responsive and self-healing materials. In this workshop, not only the development of these materials and structures are discussed, but also how we can manufacture them, as this is essential to integrate them in soft robotic applications.

By bringing together an interdisciplinary group of researchers working on various aspects, from material science to mechanical engineering and robotics, this workshop aims to give an overview of the very recent advances of multifunctional materials and structures. Moreover, ample time is foreseen for discussion on the current challenges and to design the future path for this exciting technology and its seamless integration in soft robotics.

Call for Flash Talks from External Contributors

Do you want to contribute to the workshop and showcase your research? We have an open call for 5' Flash Talks! Send us your abstract here!

Deadline: 15th March 2024

Notification of Acceptance: End of March