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Robotic Materials Talk Dr. Peter Morshuis 29-10-2025 HVDC in Fast-Forward The focus of the first part of my presentation “HVDC in fast-forward” is on high voltage DC as an enabling technology for harvesting renewable energy. Ample attention will be given to the challenges and risks related to the fast roll-out of HVDC cable systems in Europe and in China. The need for developing on-line monitoring systems and non-intrusive sensors is discussed and research opportunities are highlighted. In the second part of my presentation I will provide a short overview of the expertise of the Institute of Electrical Insulation and Materials of Xi’an Jiaotong University, one ... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Talk Viktoriia Kamska 25-07-2025 Color dynamics: Novel structural color mechanisms may mediate camouflage strategies of blue sharks Numerous animals exhibit remarkable adaptations for dynamically altering skin coloration. For instance, chameleons modify guanine crystal spacing in their cells, flounders regulate skin pigment visibility, and cephalopods utilize complex light-diffusing structures to achieve effective camouflage. While shark skin is often perceived as grey, some species demonstrate diverse coloration and camouflage strategies, including countershading and bioluminescence. Recent reports suggest that great white sharks possess dynamic camouflage, as evidenced by the great white shark's skin color changes to ... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Arjang Ruhparwar, MD 24-07-2025 Prospects of artificial muscles for cardiac support Medical soft robots represent a promising field in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, offering a potential for millions of patients suffering from heart failure worldwide. In this context, we present our work and review the current state and future direction of artificial muscle-based soft robotic biomedical devices that support the inotropic function of the heart, with a particular focus on emerging electrothermal and pnumatic powered artificial heart muscles. These artificial muscle-powered soft robotic devices are capable of mimicking the actions of complex biological systems, suc... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Talk Aurore Claverie 11-07-2025 The S3® WEC (Wave Energy Converter) Journey SBM will present the S3® WEC (Wave Energy Converter) journey an innovative concept developed by SBM for over ten years, which has captured the imagination and interest of many people. The S3® WEC aimed to harness the power of ocean waves using electro-active polymers - advanced materials capable of generating energy through mechanical deformation. Despite notable technical achievements, testing, and the development of deep expertise across multiple domains, SBM made the strategic decision to discontinue the project. Ultimately, the S3® WEC could not demonstrate a clear path to commercial ... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Dr. Friedrich Kremer 22-05-2025 Glassy dynamics, charge transport and electrode polarization in low molecular weight (ionic) liquids Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS) [1], as one of the major tools in molecular physics, benefits from several advantages; (i) based on one of Maxwell´s equations it measures both, charge transport of mobile charge carriers and relaxations of the polar moieties in a molecular system, (ii) it covers an extraordinary wide spectral range from typically 10-5Hz – 109Hz or higher, (iii) with modern equipment the experiments can be carried out at widely varying electrical field strength and temperatures and (iv) its sensitivity increases with decreasing thickness of a sample capacitor and he... Christoph Keplinger Adrian Koh
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Zhanshan Wang 22-08-2024 Technologies of Thin Films for High-power Laser Systems High-power laser systems significantly influence solutions for major scientific issues and high-tech industries. Thin films are one of the core components of advanced high-power laser systems. With the development of output power and application scenarios, high-power laser systems have to satisfy increasingly stringent requirements on the damage threshold, optical loss, and capabilities of optical field control for thin-film components of laser systems. In terms of improving the laser damage threshold, we revealed a physical mechanism of "localized strong point", which will induce laser d... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Talk Dr. Jianyu Li 18-03-2024 Bioadhesive Technologies with Mechanical Principles Bioadhesive technologies are important in a wide range of applications, spanning from wound management to wearable technologies. Forming and controlling tough adhesion on biological tissues has been a long-lasting challenge, necessitating transdisciplinary approaches. In my talk, I will share our recent progress in the design, mechanics, and applications of tough bioadhesives. I will first discuss the limitations of clinically used surgical glues and blood clots in terms of adhesion properties. I will then present the mechanical principles for making tough bioadhesives that exhibit superior... Christoph Keplinger Adrian Koh
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Dr. Kyu-Jin Cho 18-07-2023 Nature-inspired designs for innovating soft robotic grippers and prosthetics In this talk, I will discuss the cutting-edge research conducted at our Soft Robotics Research Center and Biorobotics Lab, with an emphasis on the development of grippers and prosthetics inspired by the adaptive behaviors and embodied intelligence observed in nature. Traditional robots are designed for structured environments and navigate unstructured environments using sensors and intricate computation. To adapt to and flourish in unstructured environments, nature employs simple embodied intelligence, which does not necessarily require sensing or complex computation. Christoph Keplinger Metin Sitti
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Dr. Stephan Rudykh 12-05-2023 Instability-driven Pattern Formations for Dynamically Tunable Functionalities in Soft Magneto-Active Materials Nature actively uses sophisticated designs of microstructures to achieve astonishing material properties and functionalities. Thus, microstructures give rise to the incredible toughness of mother-of-pearl. Another example is an octopus, an amazingly effective soft machine created by nature. The creature can squeeze its whole body through an extremely narrow space while preserving a large variety of functionalities. The nature-created soft machine comprises highly deformable composites that are characterized by different dynamically tunable microstructures and phase properties, depending on ... Christoph Keplinger Xiying Li Brian Johnson
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Robotic Materials Talk Prof. Reimund Gerhard 25-07-2022 ELECTRETS (Dielectrics with quasi-permanent Charges or Dipoles) A long History and a bright Future Electrets have a long history starting more 2600 years ago and a bright future in the areas of soft transducers, plastic electronics, radiation dosimeters, air filters, etc. From the beginning, the similarities, the differences, and the combinations of dielectric and magnetic materials, of positive and negative “electricities”, of internal hetero-charges and external homo-charges, etc. have been puzzling natural philosophers and scientists. At the same time, rather slow, but continuous progress in the understanding and the application of electrets has been made. Recently, the essential role... Christoph Keplinger
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Robotic Materials Workshop 15-06-2022 - 18-06-2022 Shaping the Future of Robotics through Materials Innovation The goal of this workshop is to bring together a group of international experts working at the intersection of materials science and robotics to discuss how materials innovation can shape the future of robotics. The workshop will feature invited talks that stimulate subsequent organized breakout sessions to discuss key future research themes and to set the course in the field. The meeting will take place at Castle Ringberg in the south of Germany, which offers an inspiring setting to discuss cutting edge research, to initiate new collaborations, and to reinvigorate existing connections. Philipp Rothemund Christoph Keplinger
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