• The talk will take place on November 14 and is part of the lecture series “Green Convergence: AI for a Sustainable Future” organized by the Inditex-UDC Chair in Green Algorithm Artificial Intelligence.

Next Friday, November 14, at 12:00 p.m., a new conference in the “Green Convergence: AI for a Sustainable Future” series will be held in the Cloud Room at CITIC, University of A Coruña. The series is organized by the Inditex-UDC Chair in Artificial Intelligence in Green Algorithms.

On this occasion, the event will feature Concha Monje, Full Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Director of the Soft Robotics Laboratory within the RoboticsLab group, a pioneer in the development and control of soft robotic joints. Her research career, recognized with numerous awards, combines scientific rigor with practical application through collaborations with leading technology companies.

The conference, titled “Towards Simplicity in the Design and Control of Soft Robots,” will introduce the concept of soft robotics—an emerging field inspired by nature to create robots that are more flexible, safe, and adaptable. Unlike traditional robots made from rigid materials, soft robots are constructed from elastic, deformable materials—similar to biological tissues—that allow them to move and interact with their surroundings in a more natural way. This opens up possibilities in fields such as medicine, rehabilitation, and exploration in delicate environments.

During the session, Monje will explain how the pursuit of simplicity in the design and control of these robots can reduce reliance on overly complex artificial intelligence models, favoring more efficient analytical approaches. She will also present the concept of the fractional PID controller, a generalized version of the well-known PID controller, which provides soft robots with the robustness required without depending on data-driven techniques.

Attendance is free of charge, but prior registration is required through this registration form.