DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
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 resea...