The COgITOR project has officially entered its final stage, with all subsystems developed in Germany, Switzerland, and the UK now assembled in Genova, Italy, for full integration and testing. Researchers from IIT, UWE Bristol, Empa, EPFL, CiaoTech, and PlasmaChem are working together toward a world-first achievement: the creation of the Colloidal Cybernetic System (CCS).

The CCS represents a major breakthrough in unconventional computing. It brings together several advanced technologies, including a holonomic memory–computing circuit based on microwave impedance spectroscopy, adaptive learning protocols for high-density ferrofluids, liquid thermogalvanic energy harvesters, 3D-printed pressure sensors, and a fully recyclable structure featuring a temperature-activated self-healing skin. Over the next three months, the system will undergo rigorous testing in extreme environments to validate its performance and reliability.

Recent project highlights include:
- A high-profile workshop in Bristol—“Advances in Unconventional Computing”—hosted aboard the historic SS Great Britain, where experts from around the world discussed the emerging potential of CCS-based technologies.
- Significant progress in natural colloid computing, with edible colloids such as wine beads, cassava, and ovalbumin demonstrating unexpected computational capabilities suitable for ultra-low-energy reservoir computing.
- A newly patented self-healing polymer, able to repair itself at room temperature without external triggers, offering enhanced mechanical strength and cost-effective production.

With these achievements, COgITOR is set to redefine the landscape of unconventional computing, demonstrating how deep tech, bio-inspired materials, and cybernetic intelligence can merge into a transformative technological platform.

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