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TOKYO - Japanese scientists have devised a way to attach living skin tissue to robotic face s and make them "smile," in a breakthrough that holds out promise of applications in cosmetics and medicine.Researchers at the University of Tokyo grew human skin cells in the shape of a face and pulled it into a wide grin, using embedded ligament-like attachments.The result, though eerie, is an important step towards building more life-like robots, said lead researcher Shoji Takeuchi.
Living tissue has numerous advantages over metals and plastics, Takeuchi said, ranging from the energy efficiency of brains and muscles to skin's ability to repair itself.Looking ahead, the researchers aim to add more elements to the lab-grown skin, including a circulatory system and nerves. That could lead to safer testing platforms for cosmetics and drugs absorbed through the skin.It could also produce more realistic and functional coverings for robots.
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