Japanese Researchers Develop Self-Healing, Human-Like Skin for Robots

The innovative skin can mimic human expressions and self-repair, enhancing human-robot interactions.

The skin is made from living human cells and can stretch to form expressions like smiles or grimaces.
A novel anchoring technique prevents the skin from sagging or tearing during movement.
Researchers aim to enhance the skin's sensory capabilities to detect touch and temperature.
The development marks a significant step in creating more human-like robots for various applications.
Further research is needed to improve the skin's durability, longevity, and resistance to contamination.