A pink blob with beady eyes: Robot with 'living skin' and a pretty smile

University of Tokyo professor Shoji Takeuchi has developed a robot with "living skin," gaining attention for its human-like features. Engineered with 3D-printed lab-grown meat, biological muscle tissue, and advanced adhesion technology, the robot mimics human skin-ligament structures. Future goals include adding features like sweat glands and achieving more lifelike movement, promising applications in medicine and robotics.