In recent years, rapid advances in soft robotics, smart materials and miniature tools have opened up exciting prospects for biomedical and healthcare technologies. From centimetre-scale actuators to microrobotic systems, innovations in materials engineering and manufacturing methods are transforming diagnostics, targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive procedures.
The combination of flexible, stimuli-sensitive materials with advanced manufacturing techniques now enables the development of adaptive, multifunctional systems. By integrating materials design with multi-scale manufacturing strategies, researchers can precisely control deformation, movement and sensing across various size ranges.
This meeting aims to bring together early-career researchers (including doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and master’s students) from physics, chemistry, materials science, robotics, and mechanical engineering. It will provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share the latest results, and initiate interdisciplinary collaborations. Discussions will focus on new manufacturing methods, innovative materials and system integration for flexible and/or miniaturised technologies for healthcare applications.
The event is currently scheduled for one day 19 March 2026 and will include oral presentations and poster sessions. However, depending on the number of participants registered, we may extend it to include an additional morning and/or afternoon. The final decision will be announced on November 30, allowing everyone to plan their travel and accommodation accordingly.
Participants from fields other than medical applications are also welcome.