Are we getting closer to human-like robots among us?
A report by Interesting Engineering noted that scientists in China have created a “neuromorphic electronic skin.”
The purpose of this skin? It will allow robots to be able to experience touch, identify when an injury takes place and allow the machine to “respond to harmful contact with rapid, reflex-like movements…”
If you weren’t sure how quickly artificial intelligence was evolving before, imagine what it will be capable of in the near future.
According to the report, this electronic skin is based on the human nervous system. It can help the robot determine whether an incoming interaction is harmful by using an “e-skin” or an “NRE-skin,” which transmits pulse signals comparable to those of human nerves. This skin is also composed of four distinct layers. When the robot comes into contact with something a “high-voltage signal is sent directly to the robot’s motors…”
As Scripture warns, the end times would be marked by an unprecedented increase of knowledge (Dan. 12:4), and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence appears to be a striking reflection of that prophecy unfolding in real time. Technologies once confined to science fiction—machines that can “feel,” react and mimic human biological systems—are now becoming reality.
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This technological surge also invites reflection on the coming Antichrist and the beast system described in Revelation. A global infrastructure capable of monitoring, responding, and enforcing control would require intelligent, adaptive systems far beyond what previous generations could imagine.
As AI becomes more autonomous and integrated into daily life, this is a reminder to use godly spiritual discernment in an age when deception may feel increasingly “alive.”
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
