Scientists are making skin for robots
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Researchers discovers that by rearranging silicone molecules, they can make synthetic skin
A team at UNC Chapel Hill discovers that by rearranging silicone molecules, they can make a gel that performs a lot like skin and muscle, paving the way for new medical devices and possibly life like skin for robots.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.
Scientists are making skin for robots
Special | 4m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
A team at UNC Chapel Hill discovers that by rearranging silicone molecules, they can make a gel that performs a lot like skin and muscle, paving the way for new medical devices and possibly life like skin for robots.
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