The workshop, “Translational Challenges of Soft Robotics in Medical Applications,” organized within the MAPWORMS project at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2024 in Rimini, provided a fantastic opportunity to explore future perspectives in soft robotics.
Led by Linda Paternò, Arianna Menciassi, and Gernot Kronreif, the workshop delved into innovative approaches in soft robotics while addressing the challenges hindering the translation of these technologies to the market.
A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise: Laura Margheri from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Zbigniew Nawrat from the Foundation of Cardiac Surgery Development, Eric Acome from Artimus Robotics, Vito Cacucciolo from Omnigrasp and Politecnico di Bari, and Elena De Momi from Politecnico di Milano.
Their contributions enriched our discussions and provided invaluable perspectives on the future of soft robotics!