  We show that it is possible to successfully, rapidly and robustly transfer a
topological vibrational edge mode across a time-varying mechanical chain. The
stiffness values of the springs of the chain are arranged in an alternating
staggered way, such that we obtain a mechanical analog of the quantum
Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model which exhibits a non trivial topological phase.
Using optimal control methods, we are able to design control schemes for
driving the stiffness parameters, such that the transfer is done with high
fidelity, speed and robustness against disorder as well as energy amplification
of the target edge mode.
