Scientists create a face for robots out of 'cultured human cells' and it's something that I wish I could unsee now

We all know that science fiction films are literally just that—fiction. After all, it's not as if scientists are actively trying to create something that would look at home in a movie that involves cyborgs from the future blending in with us humans.

Sounds great, yes? Research into artificial flesh and skin could do wonders for those with serious injuries and the like. However, the goal of this particular team is to make robots appear more human-like and make them more approachable and friendly. I'd say that while not as important as repairing major burns or wounds, human-like robots are perhaps something worthy of aiming for.

Leaving aside the nightmare-inducing robot 'faces', there's some really good science going on behind all of this and it's hard not to be impressed with what the team has done. If artificial skin and flesh can be perfected, then it's not just the world of surgery that can benefit but also cosmetics and pharmaceutical research into drugs administered via the skin.

"Examining the correlation between facial muscle contractions and resulting facial expression can offer insights into the physiological aspects of emotion, leading to new exploration in the treatment of diseases, such as facial paralysis surgery."Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

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