Human cells are used to create a self-healing skin for robots.
Scientists are sometimes close to creating what artists have envisioned. Researchers at the University of Tokyo are bringing a sci fi standard closer to reality by creating living skin for robots.
The living skin is made from real skin cells and has a realistic texture that fake skin cannot match. It also has the ability to heal itself, keep out water, and resist moisture.
The study’s first author, Shoji Takeuchi is a professor of biohybrid system at the University of Tokyo and the project leader of the study.
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https://www.freethink.com/hard-tech/living-skin-for-robots
