This cute pink blob could lead to realistic robot skin

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June 26, 2024, 1:00 PM

• •Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University have created skin for robots that looks, feels and moves like ours.
• •The researchers used a technique called "perforation-type anchors" to attach the skin to the underlying subcutaneous layer.
• •They also created a robotic face covered with a dermis equivalent that can smile.

Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University are developing skin for robots that looks, feels, heals and moves just like ours. They used a technique called "perforation-type anchors" to attach synthetic skin to a fake head and created a robotic face covered with a dermis equivalent that can smile.

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