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Robot Finger’s Living Skin Stretches, Heals Like the Real Thing
Robot Finger’s Living Skin Stretches, Heals Like the Real Thing
Researchers in Japan have given a plastic robot finger a layered coating made from actual, living skin cells. Next, they aim to add hair and sweat glands.
Researchers in Japan have given a plastic robot finger a layered coating made from actual, living skin cells. Next, they aim to add hair and sweat glands.
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Emily Makowski | Sep 18, 2019 | 2 min read
The developers envision their device could be used to collect water samples in hazardous environments.
Image of the Day: Amoebot
The Scientist Staff | Mar 2, 2017 | 1 min read
Scientists create an amoeba-inspired robotic cell, with photo-responsive DNA that allows it to move when exposed to light.
Insect-Inspired Sensors Improve Tiny Robot’s Flight
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Jun 17, 2014 | 4 min read
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Animal-tronic
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Next Generation: Robotic Inchworm
Sabrina Richards | Nov 20, 2012 | 3 min read
Researchers use 3D printing to create miniature robots powered by rat cardiac cells that move like caterpillars.