** Towards robust manipulation via soft materials: open challenges of soft sensing and control methods integration ** Workshop website: https://softperceptiverobots.it/ ================================================================================ CALL FOR CONTRIBUTION We invite participants to submit an extended abstract by March 18, 2020. Young researchers and students are encouraged to participate. APPLY through the workshop website (https://softperceptiverobots.it/call-for-contributions). ================================================================================ OVERVIEW Perception can enable manipulators to effectively interact safely with humans and the environment. A variety of soft sensing technologies are available today (for proprioceptive or exteroception), but there…