Scientists Have Created Skin for Robots, and It’s Terrifying

Why are we doing this?

As robots become more advanced, so too does the desire to make them more palatable to the average American. Sure, you might not like a robotic gun dog, but what if it was covered in fur? Would you accept the robo-uprising if it was adorable?

Recently, there have been some efforts to make more human-like robots (because we long for our own demise, I guess). This includes making robots in the shape of humans and, fuck it, giving them skin.

As reported by New Scientist, “The living tissue is a cultured mix of human skin cells grown in a collagen scaffold and placed on top of a 3D-printed resin base. Unlike previous similar experiments, the skin also contains the equivalent of the ligaments that, in humans and other animals, are buried in the layer of tissue beneath the skin, holding it in place and giving it incredible strength and flexibility.”

Why are they doing this, you ask?

Well, they say there could be benefits for the cosmetics industry, but they also claim that, with the advancement of A.I., the creation of fake human skin could help people relate better to these digital intelligences.

In other words, all your nightmares are real, start preparing the bunker.