Chinese scientists have developed a robot capable of performing critical tasks using an artificial brain derived from human stem cells.

Researchers say that with this artificial brain, the robot can learn to use its arms, avoid obstacles, and grasp objects. A team from Tianjin University and South University of Science and Technology integrated this artificial brain with a brain-computer interface to enable it to communicate with the outside world in a laboratory setting.

Ming Dong, the director of the Haihe Brain-Computer Interaction and Human-Computer Integration Laboratory, said, "A brain-computer interface on a chip uses a technology that can exchange information with the outside world through coding, decoding, and stimulation-feedback. This technology uses an artificial 'brain' made with elements similar to the human brain organoids, such as fluid, nutrition, temperature control, and protective casing."

Researchers claim that this developing brain technology will have a "revolutionary impact" by greatly contributing to the advancement of hybrid intelligence.

This advanced technological step comes shortly after Japanese scientists announced that they had placed living human skin on the face of a humanoid robot. A team from Tokyo University had designed the skin tissue to fit the robot's facial structure, allowing it to smile.

Researchers stated that this living skin not only exhibits human-like emotions but also has advanced sensing capabilities and the ability to self-heal when injured.