COgITOR nears the finish line with groundbreaking innovations
The COgITOR project is entering its final phase: all subsystems from Germany, Switzerland, and the UK have now converged in Genova, Italy, for full integration and testing. Together, leading scientists from IIT, UWE Bristol, Empa, EPFL, CiaoTech, and PlasmaChem are preparing to unveil a world first-the Colloidal Cybernetic System (CCS).
This revolutionary system combines cutting-edge technologies: a holonomic memory-computing circuit using microwave impedance spectroscopy, adaptive learning protocols for high-density ferrofluids, liquid thermogalvanic energy harvesters, 3D-printed pressure sensors, and a fully recyclable, temperature-activated self-healing structure. In the next three months, the CCS will be pushed to its limits through extreme-environment testing.
Recent highlights include:
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A landmark workshop in Bristol, “Advances in Unconventional Computing,” held aboard the historic SS Great Britain, where global experts explored the vast potential of CCS technologies.
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Breakthroughs in natural colloid computing, with edible systems like wine beads, cassava, and ovalbumin demonstrating surprising computational power for ultra-low-energy reservoir computing.
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A patented self-healing skin, capable of repairing itself at room temperature—no external energy required—combining robustness with low-cost materials.
COgITOR is poised to reshape the future of unconventional computing, showcasing how deep tech, bio-inspired materials, and cybernetic intelligence can converge into a truly unprecedented system.
