@technality: Scientists in Japan have found a way to attach so-called skin equivalents to robot faces, for more realistic facial expressions. Artificial skin, made in a lab from living cells, isn’t new. It’s already soft to the touch and can actually heal itself. But until now, attaching living tissue to a robotic undercarriage has been the stuff of sci-fi fever dreams. And it’s a glimpse into a future with skin-covered robots. #robots #humanity #technology