Robots could go full 'Terminator' after scientists create realistic, self-healing skin

Layers of self-healing electronic skin realign autonomously when cut

Prof. Zhenan Bao and colleagues at Stanford University demonstration of a multi-layer, stretchable thin film sensor that automatically realigns after being cut, regaining its mechanical and electrical capabilities. This is a critical step toward mimicking human skin, which has multiple layers that all re-assemble correctly during the healing process.

Robots could go full ‘Terminator’ after scientists create realistic, self-healing skin

Robots could soon be cloaked in human-like synthetic skin, similar to the cyborg assassin of the "Terminator" movie franchise, after Stanford University researchers developed an ultra-realistic, self-healing material.

World’s first ultra-realistic robot artist makes vases and cutlery with 3D printer

THE world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist showed off her skills yesterday by drawing plates, bowls and jugs. Ai-Da, star attraction at the London Design Biennale, also made vases and cutlery with a 3D printer. EPAAi-Da is the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist[/caption] AlamyAi-Da drew plates and made vases and cutlery with a 3D printer[/caption] Festival organisers hope Ai-Da built in Cornwall with tech from Oxford and Birmingham …

Terminator-style synthetic covering for robots mimics human skin and heals itself

Scientists have developed a synthetic skin for robots that heals itself and possesses a human-like sense of touch.

Terminator-style synthetic skin for robots created by scientists

It’s similar to the futuristic e-skin worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cyborg character (Picture: StudioCanal/REX/Shutterstock) A Terminator-style synthetic skin for robots has been created by scientists. It heals just like the real thing – and even has human-like sense of touch. The material could help us feel more at ease around AI (artificial intelligence) at home and in the workplace. It could also help fuel the rise of sexbots – making them…

Terminator-style synthetic 'soft skin that heals itself' made for robots

The futuristic e-skin, like that worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger's cyborg character, could even be used to help fuel the rise of sexbots – making them ultra-realistic