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Scientists have developed a technique to attach living, self-healing skin to robots.
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The skin is attached using “perforation-type anchors” inspired by human skin ligaments.
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The robots can display human emotions and have the potential to be used in various industries.
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in robotics by creating self-healing human-like skin for robots. This innovative technology allows robots to have lifelike skin that can stretch, contract, and even heal itself, just like human skin. The team from the University of Tokyo used “perforation-type anchors” to attach the skin to robotic faces, creating robots that can display human emotions.
This technology has vast implications for various industries, including healthcare, customer service, and entertainment. Robots with lifelike, self-healing skin can blend seamlessly into human environments, making interactions more natural and effective. The researchers’ work, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, marks a significant milestone in the quest to create the ultimate human-robot symbiosis.
