The 3rd Soft Robotics Debate on Bioinspiration vs Biohybrid Design On Mon 15 Feb 3-5pm (UK Time)

The 3rd Soft Robotics Debate on Bioinspiration vs Biohybrid Design Mon 15 Feb 3-5pm (UK Time). You can join here: https://ieee.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=ieee&service=6&rnd=0.887343586995486&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fieee.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000452ba2b6bc49ab9cd1d2f0102a0e3898d363749bce27c2f709d46b493ca920157%26siteurl%3Dieee%26confViewID%3D185058753710700244%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAARJYeBM7NuUyUWSlXKII72wwguh-sBwoLCdeIgMsnb4bQ2%26

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The debate topic:

Bioinspiration, the development of novel materials and structures inspired by biological systems and evolution, has been the essence and main claim of Soft Robotics research. Yet, soft robots are nowhere close to mimicking the life cycle of biological creatures, i.e. growth, adaptation, morphogenesis, and returning to their starting state. Going beyond smart materials, biohybrids may be the solution to multifunctionality and biocompatibility. In this debate, we will bring together experts in Bioinspiration and Biohybrid design to discuss the necessary steps to make more competent soft robots. We will try to answer whether bioinspired research should focus more on developing new bioinspired material and structures or on the integration of living and artificial structures in biohybrid designs.

Panellists:
Prof. Cecilia Laschi
Prof. Metin Sitti
Dr. Ritu Raman
Dr. Talia Moore

Moderator:
Dr. Sam Kriegman

We hope you enjoy it :)