Bioethics

Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces

Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces. The mere thought of this breakthrough sparks a myriad of questions and emotions within me. The first thing that comes to mind is the iconic movie series “Terminator,” where cybernetic organisms roam the Earth with living tissue covering a metal endoskeleton. The idea of merging organic material with artificial machinery has long been a fascination in the realm of science fiction, but now, it seems that reality is catching up to fantasy.

The implications of this discovery are both fascinating and slightly unsettling. Where are these scientists sourcing the living skin from, and how do they ensure its vitality once attached to a robot’s face?… Continue reading