Coordination Funds

第二个资助期的目标是贡献和应用，其中从第一个资助期产生的知识可以定义系统和方法，对软机器人及其他领域产生显着影响。软机器人系统的好处将通过协作项目来定义，在协作项目中，不同领域的集成可以解决特定的应用或方法。然而，非合作项目或新项目同样受欢迎，并将给予同样的优先考虑。建议应提供一个清楚的概述，说明拟议的系统如何处理使用软材料所产生的一个或多个机会，涉及：•主动和被动适应性•全身变形和灵巧性•通过利用形态计算降低复杂性•软机器人系统方法的功能集成/融合•驱动/传感器集成的控制改进•人机交互该计划旨在高度跨学科，密切合作以增强技术转让和相互知识交流的可能性。这些项目强调建立在彼此进展的基础上，从而加速和有效地开发软材料机器人系统。鼓励潜在的参与者与其他研究小组建立合作关系，说明这种合作如何有利于实现优先规划的目标。成功的项目应该通过展示如何有效利用软材料的潜力来促进软材料机器人技术。这里应该指出的是，常见的缩写“软机器人”可能会产生误导，因为它也用于外部柔软的机器人，即通过机构设计（即弹簧，柔性关节）和控制实现遵从性的机器人。虽然这些外部软机器人不在该计划的范围内，但高度鼓励解决当前由本质软机器人系统提出的问题的创新建议。

The second funding period aims for contributions and applications in which the knowledge generated from the first funding period can define systems and methods with a notable impact on soft robotics and beyond. The benefit of soft robotic systems will be defined through collaborative projects, where the integration of different areas can address a specific application or method. However, non-collaborative projects or new projects are equally welcome and will be given the same priority. Proposals are expected to provide a clear overview of how the proposed systems address one or more of the opportunities arising from the use of soft materials concerning: • active and passive adaptability• whole-body deformation and dexterity• complexity reduction by exploiting morphological computation• functional integration/fusion of soft robotic systems approaches• control improvement in actuation/sensor integration• human-robot interactionThe programme is intended to be highly interdisciplinary, with close collaborations to enhance the possibilities for technology transfer and the mutual knowledge exchange. The projects are emphasized to build on each others’ progress, leading to an accelerated and efficient development process of soft material robotic systems. Potential participants are encouraged to establish collaborations with other research groups, addressing how the collaboration is beneficial for the aim of the Priority Programme. Successful projects should contribute to soft material robotics by demonstrating how the potential of soft materials can be effectively employed.It should be noted here, that the common abbreviation “soft robotics” can be misleading, as it is also used for robots that are extrinsically soft, i.e. robots in which compliancy is achieved through mechanism design (i.e. springs, compliant joints) and control. While these extrinsically soft robots are not within the scope of the programme, innovative proposals that address currents issues posed by intrinsically soft robotic systems are highly encouraged.