Scientists Develop Living Human Skin for Robots

[Tsing]

The fear of real-life Terminators and "cybernetic organisms" creeps a little closer with a new report from the University of Tokyo that reveals its roboticists have successfully built an articulated robot finger covered in living human skin.

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[Zarathustra]

Is it actual human skin, or just a living tissue that resembles human skin?

Reason I ask is, sure, covering robots in it may be cool and all, but what about potential applications in burn wards, and other skin grafting needs?

 

[Grimlakin]

Insert terminator theme song here

 

[Dan_D]

The fear of real-life Terminators and "cybernetic organisms" creeps a little closer with a new report from the University of Tokyo that reveals its roboticists have successfully built an articulated robot finger covered in living human skin.

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You aren't supposed to watch a film like the Terminator and say to yourself: "Hey, that's a good idea. What could go wrong?"

 

[Brian_B]

Is it actual human skin, or just a living tissue that resembles human skin?

Reason I ask is

Just asking for a friend, I'm sure

/kidding

 

[Zarathustra]

Just asking for a friend, I'm sure

/kidding

I want your skin!

 

[Grimlakin]

I mean if it means wild bill doesn't have to kill people I'm for it.

 

[Ditchinit]

Robot sex dolls in ... 3 ... 2 ...

 

[Dan_D]

Robot sex dolls in ... 3 ... 2 ...

There is the real reason for creating something like this.

 

[Elf_Boy]

Would it, I wonder, last long enough for a burn victim to start growing their own skin under it? That could be a better use for it then for robo sex toys with realistic skin.

 

[Dan_D]

Would it, I wonder, last long enough for a burn victim to start growing their own skin under it? That could be a better use for it then for robo sex toys with realistic skin.

Now hang on a minute......sex bots could really improve our quality of life.

 

[Ditchinit]

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Cyber Texas Chainsaw Massacre coming to theaters in 2023!

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

"Hey, that's a good idea. What could go wrong?"

I swear that as I think about the scope and history of human survival it seems like the more that elements of natural selection, and threats, are removed from the equation the more people there are who have such "good ideas". Too much time on their hands.

 

[Burticus]

I love that Futurama episode.

Yeah I see applications for skin grafts etc, Sex bots.... secondary purpose.

 

[Elf_Boy]

Now hang on a minute......sex bots could really improve our quality of life.

No doubt you can tell us stories

 

[Grimlakin]

No doubt you can tell us stories

Just saying if they can give an healthier outlet than someone forcing themselves on another person... then go for it.

 

[Brian_B]

Just saying if they can give an healthier outlet than someone forcing themselves on another person... then go for it.

Probably cheaper than a real date too

 

[Burticus]

Just saying if they can give an healthier outlet than someone forcing themselves on another person... then go for it.

Yeah and when you're done you just throw the skin suit in the washing machine.

 

[Brian_B]

Yeah and when you're done you just throw the skin suit in the washing machine.

Hoping they are disposable. Just throw out the old one and pop on a new one so you don't have to go long without your ... skin.

I mean, asking for a friend.