Japanese scientists develop ‘living skin’ that will be used in upcoming humanoid robots

AndHe assisted Japanese scientists in the construction ‘Living skin’ Robots open up a world of possibilities and, at the same time, it’s a little disturbing for many people as AI advances.

Made from human cellsThis artificial skin is not only aesthetically similar to real skin, but can also stretch and shrink, Mimicking facial expressions Like the smile shown in the video.

Researchers hope that this technique will eventually allow Create androids whose appearance and abilities are indistinguishable from humans. This could have a significant impact on a variety of sectors, from healthcare to entertainment.

Creating robots with realistic human skin raises important ethical and societal questions. Although living skin technology is still in its early stages, this advancement is an important step toward a future where robots can be more deeply integrated into our lives.

How does this ‘living skin’ work?

Scientists from Tokyo University explained how it works. Industrial mechanics professor Shoji Takeuchi led the team of researchers that used cells and extracellular matrix to create a coating equivalent to the dermis. In addition to a method that allows this skin to be attached to a robot, Allowing it to mimic human ligaments and thus be able to smile.

The Biohybrid Systems Laboratory he directs has created tiny robots that walk biological muscle tissue, 3D printed lab-grown meat or engineered skin that can be healed. Currently, most humanoid robots use silicone rubber to simulate the softness of human skin. However, in this case, the Japanese researchers cultured human skin cells to create a ‘living’ skin about 2 millimeters thick and 25 millimeters in diameter, with a layer of dermis and another layer of epidermis.