Abstract
According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the following quote sourced from biorxiv.org: “Skin equivalent, a living skin model composed of cells and extracellular matrix, possesses the potential as an ideal covering material for robots due to their biological functionalities. To employ skin equivalents as a coverage material for robots, a secure method for attaching them to the underlying structure is required. “In this study, we developed a perforation-type anchor inspired by the structure of skin ligaments as a technique to effectively adhere skin equivalent to robotic surfaces, ensuring a smooth and non-protrusive integration, akin to natural skin adherence. We showed the effectiveness of plasma treatment for collagengel penetration within the perforation-type anchor.
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