  We propose a driving protocol which allows to use quantum dot arrays as
quantum simulators for 1D topological phases. We show that by driving the
system out of equilibrium, one can imprint bond-order in the lattice (producing
structures such as dimers, trimers, etc) and selectively modify the hopping
amplitudes at will. Our driving protocol also allows for the simultaneous
suppression of all the undesired hopping processes and the enhancement of the
necessary ones, enforcing certain key symmetries which provide topological
protection. In addition, we have discussed its implementation in a 12-QD array
with two interacting electrons and found correlation effects in their dynamics,
when configurations with different number of edge states are considered.
