Advanced Materials are generally understood as materials that are rationally designed to have new or enhanced properties, and/or targeted or enhanced structural features with the objective to achieve specific or improved functional performance. This rational and intentional design as well as the improved functional performance make them prime candidates for AI-assisted, accelerated discovery and (closed-loop) optimization in Self-Driving Labs (SDLs) and Material Acceleration Platforms (MAPs) , which will be needed to harvest the full potential of this class of materials.