The University of Tokyo
- Researchers unveiled a smiling humanoid robot with lab-grown, self-healing skin.
- The team from the University of Tokyo used collagen gel to bond living skin tissue to 3D models.
- The researchers said it could benefit the cosmetics industry and help train plastic surgeons.
It's not just nuts and bolts keeping robots together — now they can be made with living skin. Skin that can be made to smile.