Important Innovations

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEXT-G HUMANOID ROBOT WITH HUMAN SKIN                                                                            Source:  University of Tokyo University of Tokyo roboticists have created a sci-fi inspired, next-G humanoid robot with human, lab grown skin.  Yes, it sounds creepy!  But there are also valuable scientific benefits to it.  Here's what we know: The robot's face is a world first; it's composed of lab grown, human skin The facial skin is designed to heal itself if damaged It can also be used to heal burn victims The scientists think it will prove valuable in training plastic surgeons and for the cosmetics industry It's also important robotic research into making robots look as close to human as possible This team in Tokyo has also created mini-robots that walk using biological muscle tissue University of Tokyo is an important robotic center to watch for important robotic developments.