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- Researchers developed a method to bind engineered skin tissue to humanoid robots.
- Inspired by human skin ligaments for adhesion.
- Led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi at the University of Tokyo.
- Potential benefits: increased mobility, self-healing, embedded sensing, lifelike appearance.
- Research useful in cosmetics industry and training plastic surgeons.
- Takeuchi's Biohybrid Systems Laboratory specializes in integrating biology with mechanical engineering.
- Lab achievements: mini robots with biological muscle tissue, 3D printed lab-grown meat, engineered healing skin.
- Special perforations in robot faces enhance skin adhesion without tearing.
- Uses collagen gel and plasma treatment for effective skin attachment.
- New method overcomes limitations of previous anchor or hook-based methods.
- Biological skin can self-heal and sense its environment.
- Future goals: thicker, more realistic skin with glands, blood vessels, fat, and nerves.
- Challenge: integrating actuators for humanlike expressions and dexterity.
- Application in medical research: skin aging, cosmetics, surgical procedures, plastic surgery.
- Face-on-a-chip concept could enhance drug development and environmental sensing in robots.


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