Talks will feature perspectives from leading researchers across technical, clinical, and industry backgrounds, each addressing the workshop’s core questions within the context of their work. 

The debate will feature three teams—soft, rigid, and hybrid—arguing why their approach is the future of medical robotics. After exchanging critiques, the discussion shifts to concrete medical use cases, allowing participants to see how each paradigm’s strengths and weaknesses vary across applications. 

discussion led by the organizers and invited experts, bringing together insights from the talks, debates, and panels. This session will highlight the key findings, distill the main takeaways, and identify open questions and future directions for medical soft robotics.