Japanese scientists made a robot’s face smile with human skin; here are the details

University of Tokyo researchers, led by Shoji Takeuchi, attached living skin to robot faces using ligament-like attachments. The decade-long study, in Cell Reports Physical Science, aims for energy-efficient, self-repairing robots. Future enhancements could include circulatory systems and nerves, creating realistic testing platforms and overcoming the uncanny valley for cosmetic and medical advancements.