Scientists' newly invented 'artificial skin' can replace human skin

A significant invention in the field of biotechnology has been made in which the scientists have created a new artificial skin.

Saudi scientists have made artificial skin which is not only durable and flexible but also sensitive to touch and other necessary human elements of responsivity.

Scientists’ newly created unique sensitive skin can be used in artificial organs, and its feature of automatic repair is an exciting new prospect.

Notable scientists have labeled it the ‘electronic skin.’ Researcher Dr. Yichen Cai, who contributed to the invention, said, The ideal e-skin will mimic the many natural functions of human skin, such as sensing temperature and touch, accurately and in real-time.

However, making suitably flexible electronics that can perform such delicate tasks while also enduring the bumps and scrapes of everyday life is challenging, and each material involved must be carefully engineered. This research has been performed by scientists at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.