MOZART continues to push the frontiers of intelligent, human-centred robotics. This newsletter brings together the latest advances in soft robotic manipulation, the ethical frameworks shaping tomorrow's AI systems, and the collaborative milestones that are defining the future of human-robot interaction.

In this newsletter, you will find three new infopacks on the layered architecture of MOZART's adaptive handling solution, a new scientific study from EPFL on modular foldable robots, a fresh look at how neural logic is making robots gentler and more precise, and a roundup of the events where MOZART has been making its voice heard — from Brno General Assembly to the EARASHI Final Event.

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MOZART in Action: stay up to date with the latest from the MOZART community

From consortium milestones to landmark publications and international stages — here is what the MOZART community has been up to.

Latest from Brno: the MOZART General Assembly: The MOZART consortium convened in Brno for its latest General Assembly, reviewing key milestones, aligning on deliverables and charting the road ahead for the project's next phase.

EPFL publishes new study on modular foldable robots: Researchers at EPFL have released a new scientific study on modular foldable robots for surface-based manipulation — fresh evidence supporting the adaptive manipulation approaches at the core of MOZART.

MOZART at the EARASHI Final Event: MOZART joined the EARASHI Final Event with a focused contribution on Human-Centricity, Ethics & Trust, adding its voice to a conversation on responsible, human-aware industrial robotics.

Inside the technology: discover the architecture powering MOZART's robotic solutions 

Want to understand what's really driving MOZART's adaptive handling capabilities? Three New Infopacks Present the Layered Architecture Behind Adaptive Robotic Handling — breaking down the core technology layer by layer, from sensing and actuation to AI-driven control. A clear, visual entry point into the heart of the project.

Each focuses on one of the three tightly connected layers that together form the AUTOMAT:

• The Compliant Poro-Elastic Smart Surface (COPESS) 
• The Origami Robotics Actuator (ORA) 
• The electronics layer 

When robots learn to feel

Inspired by the human nervous system, a new generation of robots can now sense, adapt and handle delicate objects with unprecedented precision — opening new possibilities in healthcare, industry and beyond.

MOZART previous events: where AI, ethics and human-centred robotics meet

A joint discussion on human-centric design in robotics: What's the real impact of a new generation of AI-driven robots on people and workers? MOZART joined a joint discussion exploring how human-centric design principles shape the development of responsible robotic systems — and what this means for the future of work.

Building trust in AI: a webinar on standards, ethics and data protection: On 29 January, MOZART took part in a webinar exploring how standardisation goes far beyond benchmarks. From ethical frameworks to data protection, the event made the case for trust as a foundation of responsible AI deployment in industrial environments.