The human-like abilities of robots continue to develop at an incredible pace – with droids now being seen to chase targets and even fire guns. But now scientists have taken the potential for human-like resemblance to the next level with the creation of an artificial self-healing “skin”. Scientists at the Brije Universiteit Brussel have managed to give robots self-healing
properties which allow them to “recover” even if they are stabbed or gashed with a knife. The development evokes visions of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the cyborg assassin in the Terminator movies, but fortunately for humankind, these self-healing robots aren’t likely to go on a rampage anytime soon. For now, they’re more likely to be found grabbing fruit, veg, and soft products on factory floors. They could also play an important role in creating human-like prosthetics. READ MORE
