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Japanese robots… with human-like skin?

There’s no denying that automation is becoming part of our everyday lives, but do we want robot...

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13.43 26 Jun 2024


Japanese robots… with human-like skin?


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13.43 26 Jun 2024


There’s no denying that automation is becoming part of our everyday lives, but do we want robots to be indistinguishable from humans?  

Engineers in Tokyo have for the first time manufactured skin from human cells, and attached it to a robot’s face. It’s a long way from being convincing, but it’s a big step in robotics. 

Adrian Weckler is the Technology Editor with the Irish Independent; he’s been taking a look at this creepy face, and joins Seán to discuss.

Image: Takeuchi et al.


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