Nature-Inspired Intelligence 

Half-day workshop with interactive session, panel discussion, and talks

 Nature's secret to complexity lies in simplicity often achieved through functional, if not intelligent materials: Examples are plants that react directly to the environment through their embodied intelligence. Animals develop behavior that is encoded into the autonomy of their bodies. Sustainability is intrinsic in most living systems. Soft robots can adapt such strategies to perform complex tasks with computational simplicity through physical intelligence. This workshop dives into the most recent strategies from nature, to design new materials, derive biomimetic structures, and more capable soft robots aiming to push three frontiers: (1) robot physical intelligence on small scales (2) sustainable materials, and (3) energy autonomy, highlighted by an interdisciplinary set of speakers. As nature itself, this workshop will be interactive! It includes an interactive showcase session, four moderated breakout sessions tackling individual challenges in the field, and a summarizing panel discussion. Our workshop will also include a student challenge and a student award, aimed at encouraging young researchers to engage with the field of bioinspired soft robotics. 

See you at RoboSoft 2025!

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