{"id":167187,"date":"2024-06-27T15:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=167187"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:49:55","slug":"smiling-robot-face-created-skin-tissues","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/smiling-robot-face-created-skin-tissues\/","title":{"rendered":"Creepy smiling robot face created using skin fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shoji Takeuchi, a professor at the University of Tokyo, continues to innovate in the field of bio-hybrid robotics. His team at the Biohybrid Systems Laboratory has gone a step further by developing a technique to attach <strong>skin to humanoids<\/strong> <strong>of complex shapes using a robot face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A robot face managed to smile with skin grafting<\/h2>\n\n<p>Inspired by human ligaments, Takeuchi&#8217;s team has designed an artificial face for the robot with strategic perforations. This has allowed them to apply a flexible and well adhered skin layer, <strong>capable of moving without tearing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\" align\"><div id=\"wpfp_2692\" data-item=\"{&quot;sources&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Wkt_HsJgI1I&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;,&quot;sources_fvqs&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Wkt_HsJgI1I&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;}]}],&quot;id&quot;:&quot;3471&quot;,&quot;splash&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Wkt_HsJgI1I\\\/maxresdefault.jpg#auto&quot;}\" class=\"freedomplayer flowplayer no-brand is-splash is-paused skin-custom no-svg fp-full fp-outlined is-youtube is-youtube-standard\" data-fvsticky=\"true\" data-button-repeat=\"1\" data-button-rewind=\"1\" data-fv-embed=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/smiling-robot-face-created-skin-tissues\/fvp-2692\/\" style=\"position:relative; max-width: 95%; max-height: 90%; \" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-qsel=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-qlabels=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-fv_stats_data=\"{&quot;player_id&quot;:&quot;2692&quot;,&quot;post_id&quot;:167187}\" data-engine=\"fvyoutube\" data-speedb=\"1\">\n\t<div class=\"fp-ratio\" style=\"padding-top: 56.25%\"><\/div>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%\" class=\"fp-splash\" alt=\"video\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Wkt_HsJgI1I\/maxresdefault.jpg#auto\" \/>\n\t<div class=\"fp-ui\" style=\"position:absolute\"><noscript>Please enable JavaScript<\/noscript><div class=\"fp-play fp-visible\"><svg class=\"fp-play-rounded-outline\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 99.844 99.8434\"><defs><style>.fp-color-play{opacity:0.65;}.controlbutton{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><title>play-rounded-outline<\/title><path class=\"fp-color-play\" d=\"M49.9217-.078a50,50,0,1,0,50,50A50.0564,50.0564,0,0,0,49.9217-.078Z\"\/><path class=\"controlbutton\" d=\"M41.0359,71.19a5.0492,5.0492,0,0,1-2.5575-.6673c-1.8031-1.041-2.7958-3.1248-2.7958-5.8664V35.1887c0-2.7429.9933-4.8272,2.797-5.8676,1.8025-1.0422,4.1034-.86,6.48.5143L70.4782,44.5672c2.3751,1.3711,3.6826,3.2725,3.6832,5.3545s-1.3076,3.9845-3.6832,5.3562L44.9592,70.0114A7.9384,7.9384,0,0,1,41.0359,71.19Zm.0065-40.123a2.6794,2.6794,0,0,0-1.3582.3413c-1.0263.5926-1.5912,1.9349-1.5912,3.78V64.6563c0,1.8449.5649,3.1866,1.5906,3.7791,1.0281.5932,2.4733.4108,4.07-.512L69.273,53.1906c1.5983-.9227,2.478-2.0838,2.478-3.2689s-.88-2.3445-2.478-3.2666L43.754,31.9227A5.5685,5.5685,0,0,0,41.0423,31.0671Z\" filter=\"url(#f1)\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fp-preload\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='fvp-share-bar'><div><label><a class=\"embed-code-toggle\" href=\"#\"><strong>Embed<\/strong><\/a><\/label><\/div><div class=\"embed-code\"><label>Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed.<\/label><textarea><\/textarea><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The skin layer has multiple properties. Source: Asahi Shimbun Digital.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the evidence presented in <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell-reports-physical-science\/fulltext\/S2666-3864(24)00335-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666386424003357%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cell Reports Physical Science<\/a>\n<\/strong>the skin allows the robot to make a shy smile. Previously, anchors or hooks were used to attach the skin to solid surfaces, but these methods could cause damage during movement. The new technique uses a <strong>viscous collagen gel that is introduced into the perforations<\/strong>, facilitating better skin adhesion.<\/p>\n\n<p>The developed skin tissue also has <strong>self-healing properties<\/strong>, repairing itself from minor lacerations and is kept clean to prevent degradation by airborne bacteria and objects. In the future, it is expected to incorporate nerves and other skin organs to further improve its functionality.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"smiling robot face with fur fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-167169\" style=\"width:628px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2-624x351.webp 624w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/Crean-una-escalofriante-cara-de-robot-sonriente-usando-tejidos-de-piel-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The fur fabric was inspired by humans. Font. University of Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will robot skin look like in the future?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Takeuchi says they are moving toward creating a human-like appearance in robots by <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/robots-that-feel-artificial-sensitive-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"101411\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human appearance in robots by developing thicker and more realistic skin, which will include sweat glands, sebaceous glands, pores, blood vessels, fat and nerves.<\/a>\n<\/strong>which will include sweat glands, sebaceous glands, pores, blood vessels, fat and nerves. The next challenges include creating human facial expressions by integrating muscles into robots, developing robots capable of self-healing, improving their ability to sense their environment more accurately, and <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/figure-01-is-more-human-might-replace-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"160377\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performing tasks with human-like dexterity.<\/a>\n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>This advance is not only significant for robotics, but also has potential to be useful in human facial aging research, as well as in the development of cosmetics and plastic surgery. Takeuchi and his team hope that this <strong>robotic technology with artificial skin<\/strong> can offer new perspectives and solutions in these fields.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on social networks and don&#8217;t miss any of our publications!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inspenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Source and photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/focus\/en\/press\/z0508_00360.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Tokyo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The robot developed by Takeuchi&#8217;s team provides an eerie smile thanks to the attached artificial skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8403,"featured_media":167158,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categoria_noticias":[13030,13058],"etiqueta_noticias":[],"class_list":["post-167187","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria_noticias-industry","categoria_noticias-robotics"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/167187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/noticias"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8403"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167187"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/167187\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria_noticias?post=167187"},{"taxonomy":"etiqueta_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etiqueta_noticias?post=167187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}