Chinese scientists have created an artificial skin that looks reasonable but creepy when attached to robotic surfaces.
This year, the University of Tokyo experts released a movie of the ooey-looking pink fabric being stifled by the researchers ‘ findings.
According to their study in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, they created a “robot covered with living body” using a “skin-forming cell-laden gel.”
The biohybrid machine experts hope that the technology will eventually contribute to the development of devices with human-like features and capabilities.
The group led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi said,” We also hope this will help shed more light on blemish rocks, the biology of facial expressions, and help build transplant materials and cosmetics.”
The new material may represent a change from traditional, silicone rubber-based, genuine-looking humanoid robots.