673 - From contact mechanics to the dynamics and control of walking and rolling

The colloquium focuses on dynamical systems in which contact, friction, and rolling phenomena play a central role, with applications spanning from road vehicles, to micromobility devices, and robotic systems. It aims to bridge fundamental theories of nonholonomic multibody dynamics and non-smooth systems with practical challenges in stability analysis and control design. Key topics include tire–ground interaction, oscillatory instabilities (such as wobble and shimmy), and hybrid dynamics in walking and rolling systems. The event fosters exchange between theoretical modeling, numerical methods, and engineering applications, with particular emphasis on the robustness, safety, and control of complex mechanical systems under realistic contact conditions.