WG4 · Move
Chemo-mechanical coupling in soft matter.
WG4 · Aim
Chemo-mechanical coupling in soft matter
Develop soft actuators whose motion is controlled by chemical feedback. Designing for feedback lets simpler actuators perform richer, directional motion in time and space through chemo-mechanical and mechano-chemical coupling.
Tasks
- T4.1 Join soft robotics, materials science, systems chemistry and sensors
- T4.2 Train on device fabrication and modelling of feedback mechanisms
- T4.3 Co-design devices and solutions with designers and makers
WG leader: elected at the kick-off meeting on 1 November 2026.
Deliverables
What WG4 delivers
Due dates count from the kick-off on 1 November 2026.
| Deliverable | Title | Month | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4.1 | Preliminary roadmap report | M9 | Jul 2027 |
| D4.2 | Training input for the summer training school | M18 | Apr 2028 |
| D4.3 | Workshop materials on chemo-mechanical feedback | M21 | Jul 2028 |
| D4.4 | Training input for the winter training school | M36 | Oct 2029 |
| D4.5 | Prototypes of materials capable of decision making | M42 | Apr 2030 |
| D4.6 | Workshop materials on theoretical modelling | M45 | Jul 2030 |
| D4.7 | Final review on chemo-mechanical control in intelligent materials | M48 | Oct 2030 |