Scientists have developed a lifelike and self-repairing skin for robots, which could potentially lead to them becoming like the fictional character 'Terminator'.

Stanford University researchers have developed a material that could be used to create synthetic skin for robots that is similar to human skin. This material is ultra-realistic and has the ability to self-heal. Researchers have been working on developing convincing skin materials for robots for many years, and in 2012, Stanford professor Zhenan Bao created the first multi-layer self-healing synthetic electronic skin. Now, Bao and other researchers have taken their studies even further by creating layers of synthetic skin that can self-recognize and align with each other when injured, allowing the skin to continue functioning while healing. This is the first demonstration of a multi-layer, thin film sensor that automatically realigns during healing.
Cooper holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University.
According to the student who co-authored the study and spoke to SWNS, the development of humanoid robots with realistic skin by OpenAI and Figure is a significant advancement towards replicating the healing process of human skin. This could potentially make people more at ease with AI-powered robots in the future.
The substance created by the Stanford scientists has similarities to the cyborg character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Terminator," whose robotic endoskeleton was concealed by "living tissue." A report warns that AI could potentially become like the Terminator and gain an advantage over humans in the Darwinian rules of evolution. The material can detect changes in temperature, pressure, or electricity, much like human skin.
The prototype that was used in the research was created to detect pressure. It has a soft and flexible structure.
If the material is punctured, sliced, or cut, each layer will heal itself selectively to restore the overall function.
According to co-author Sam Root, the material is similar to actual skin in that it has multiple layers that can detect pressure, temperature, and tension. The researchers created silicone and polypropylene glycol substances that can stretch like human skin without ripping, and the skin can self-align due to its magnetic properties. The material becomes softer when heated and then returns to its original state.
When the substance is harmed, it has the ability to repair itself within a day if it is heated to 158°F, whereas it would take approximately seven days to heal at normal room temperature.
A new AI bot has caused concern among users, raising the question of whether robots are prepared to replace human jobs. According to co-author Renee Zhao, by utilizing magnetic field-guided navigation and induction heating, it may be possible to construct adaptable soft robots that can alter their shape and detect deformation as needed. The researchers are currently focused on reducing the thickness of the skin layers, each with distinct functions such as temperature and pressure sensing.
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