By exploring the frontier of robotic systems and materials innovation, our group is pioneering advancements in functional materials and advanced manufacturing. With a focus on soft and soft-hard hybrids, we aim to mimic the elegance of natural designs, propelling the development of energy-efficient, untethered, and easily controllable autonomous machines. Positioned at the crossroads of materials science, robotics, and electronics, we address the imminent shift of robots from controlled environments to real-world scenarios. At the Biomimetic Materials and Machines Group we are pursuing three research directions: Manufacturing of functional materials: This research direction focuses on establishing widely applicable manufacturing routes for multi-material systems such as solid-liquid composites. Sustainable systems: In this research direction we investigate biodegradable and/or recyclable material systems for robotics and electronics. We aim to develop technology with reduced waste and environmental impact. Untethered machines: This direction aims to fabricate biomimetic soft robotic systems combining innovative concepts for actuators, sensors, energy storage, and control.