15 Who is Christoph Keplinger?

In 2018, Prof. Christoph Keplinger gave a presentation about artificial muscles at TEDxMileHigh. Prof. Keplinger is a director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, who is an expert in soft robotics, energy capture and functional polymers, and he has plenty of highlighted research work on soft actuators.

Prof. Christoph Keplinger stands at the forefront of soft robotics as a director and Managing Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart. Renowned for spearheading the Robotic Materials Department, he wields an impressive interdisciplinary background blending physics, mechanics, and chemistry. With academic roots extending from Austria to Harvard, and active roles in academia and industry, including an honorary professorship and an Eminent Visiting Professorship, Prof. Keplinger’s innovative work propels robotic capabilities towards a future where his HASEL artificial muscles are not just an aspiration but a reality, reshaping our interaction with technology.

Figure 0. Prof. Christoph Keplinger