South Korean researchers create chameleon-like artificial 'skin'

The chameleon robot covered with artificial skin that can change its colour based on surroundings, is seen in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept 7, 2021. - Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters): South Korean researchers say they have developed an artificial skin-like material, inspired by natural biology, that can quickly adjust its hues like a chameleon to match its surroundings.

The team, led by Ko Seung-hwan, a mechanical engineering professor at Seoul National University, created the "skin" with a special ink that changes colour based on temperature and is controlled by tiny, flexible heaters.