Mechano-X: A paradigm for mechanics-based interdisciplinary innovation

Mechanics has historically been a cornerstone of modern science and technology, serving as a vital bridge between science and engineering. In the current era of rapid technological advance, mechanics faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities that demand a paradigm shift in its intellectual framework. Here, we introduce the Mechano-X paradigm—a forward-looking vision for mechanics-based interdisciplinary innovation. In this paradigm, mechanics is not merely a descriptive tool, but an active driver that deeply integrates with other scientific disciplines, enabling the controlled regulation, programming, and optimization of target systems in fields such as materials science, chemistry, biology, and…