ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Artificial skin

Artificial skin is like a fancy type of bandaid. It's a patch that scientists have developed to help people heal and protect their skin. It's made of special materials that can feel and act like real skin and it looks like it too. It also has tiny sensors that can detect pain, pressure, and temperature – like real skin can. This means that the patch can monitor and protect the real skin underneath. Artificial skin can also help wounds and cuts to heal faster. So, if you get a cut or graze, you could cover it up with some artificial skin and it could help the wound heal faster and without infection.